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- | Why one of the world’s most popular islands falls completely silent for a day [[https://kraken8.it/ | + | Britney Spears settles long-running legal dispute with estranged father, finally bringing ultimate end to conservatorship |
+ | Britney Spears has reached a settlement with her estranged father more than two years after the court-orderd termination of a conservatorship that had given him control of her life, their attorneys said. | ||
- | Bali, Indonesia is one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations. The streets tingle with the whizz of motorbikes | + | The terms of the settlement were not disclosed by the attorneys for the pop star and her father, who confirmed |
- | But one day a year, the entire island falls silent. | + | “It has been our honor and privilege to represent, protect, and defend Britney Spears, |
- | This is Nyepi, Balinese New Year. | + | “Ms. Spears |
- | Unlike many other cultures, Balinese Hindus don’t mark the new year with fireworks, parties or drinking. | + | Alex Weingarten, attorney for the singer’s father, told CNN, “Jamie is thrilled that this is all over.” |
- | Instead, they observe Nyepi, or silence. For a 24-hour period starting at 6 a.m., Balinese Hindus fast, meditate, turn off the electricity and stay home with their families. Local security officers, called pecalang, patrol the streets to make sure no one goes out. There are no cars on the streets save the occasional ambulance. The whole island comes to a halt. | + | “Jamie loves his daughter very much and worked tirelessly to protect her,” Weingarten said. “He wants the best for Britney, nothing less.” |
- | Regardless of their personal beliefs, everyone visiting during Nyepi will be affected by the holiday. The airport | + | Spears’ conservatorship was terminated back in November 2021. But the legal battles have persisted with lawyers for the singer |
- | Amanda Syrowatka, owner of the Viceroy Bali, helps manage expectations for hotel guests during Nyepi. She points out that while there is one day of silence, the days leading up to Balinese New Year are very popular with visitors due to special rituals you can’t experience anywhere else. | + | The star was placed under the court-ordered conservatorship in 2008 with her father serving as her conservator for the majority |