Editorial photo #11267045 Human Interest

Vesak Day Commemoration In Indonesia

Buddhist monks are releasing lanterns in the lantern festival during the commemoration of Vesak Day 2568 BE (Buddhist Era) at Borobudur temple in Central Java, Indonesia, on May 23, 2024. Vesak Day is observed during the full moon in May or June to celebrate the birth, enlightenment to nirvana, and passing of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. (Photo by Aditya Irawan/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #11267045
Date taken: 23 May 2024
Location: —
Photographer: Aditya Irawan/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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