Kemenag-Walubi prepare Vesak celebrations at Borobudur Temple

Magelang – The Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) is intensively coordinating with the National Vesak Committee 2026, the Indonesian Buddhist Community (Walubi), and various related agencies to prepare for Vesak celebrations at Borobudur Temple in Magelang Regency, Central Java.

Supriyadi, Director General for Buddhist Community Guidance at Kemenag, in Magelang on Friday, said that a range of activities connected with the religious celebration are being prepared to provide facilities and comfort for Buddhists, whether from Central Java or other parts of Indonesia, who will attend Vesak at Borobudur.

‘This is our collective responsibility with the government to ensure that every religious person’s rights are well served. Every adherent has the same right to perform their worship,’ he said.

The Ministry of Religious Affairs continues to communicate and coordinate with other ministries, agencies, and regional governments to ensure that all events run smoothly and reverently.

‘We, along with all officials and related agencies, are preparing the events so that Vesak can proceed well and Buddhists can worship with full devotion,’ he added.

The capacity of the Kenari Field at Borobudur can accommodate around 10,000 people, so some visitors will be outside the area.

He noted that the Borobudur area is an inclusive public space open to anyone seeking spiritual and cultural experiences.

‘Candi Borobudur can be used for religious activities as regulated by the Cultural Heritage Law. Therefore, we want this site to be utilised in a manner that preserves culture, so that it benefits all visitors,’ he said.

The Vesak holiday (Tri Hari Suci Waisak) marks three important events: the birth of Prince Siddhartha, Siddhartha’s attainment of full enlightenment as the Buddha, and the parinirvana (passing away) of the Buddha Gautama.