Thousands of Lanterns are Flying Again to Enliven the Vesak Commemoration at Borobudur Temple

A total of 2,567 lanterns were flown at the Borobudur Temple complex to enliven the Vesak 2567 BE/2023 celebration.

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Officials directed prospective participants to the Vesak Lantern Festival at the Borobudur Temple complex in Magelang, Central Java, on Sunday (4/6/2023).

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Participants in the lantern release activity meditate while participating in the Waisak Lantern Festival event at the Borobudur Temple complex, Magelang, Central Java, on Sunday (4/6/2023).

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Participants light up ground lanterns while participating in the Waisak Lantern Festival event at the Borobudur Temple complex, Magelang, Central Java, on Sunday (4/6/2023).

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A number of monks and officials also lit lanterns during the Waisak Lantern Festival event at the Borobudur Temple complex in Magelang, Central Java, on Sunday (4/6/2023).

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A participant wrote a wish that will be flown together with a lantern in the Waisak Lantern Festival event at the Borobudur Temple complex, Magelang, Central Java, on Sunday (4/6/2023).

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A Buddhist monk assisted in flying lanterns during the Waisak Lantern Festival at the Borobudur Temple complex in Magelang, Central Java, on Sunday (4/6/2023).

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A total of 2,567 lanterns are prepared to be released by the participants of the activity this year.

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The 2,567 lanterns are adjusted to the year of Waisak celebration, which is 2567 BE.

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This event is attended by participants from various religious backgrounds. The Borobudur management provided 5,000 tickets for residents who are interested in attending this event.

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The flight of lanterns is one form of expressing prayer and hope.

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