yoexplore.co.id – Waisak or Vesak Ceremony is a Buddhist festival to remembering the birth, the enlightenment, and the death of Siddharth Gautam as Buddha Shakyamuni. All three events together are called Waisak or Vesak Trisuci. Moreover, this religious festival held on the evening of the full moon day in the month of April or May each year. And in Indonesia, it takes place in the biggest Buddha Temple, Borobudur. In addition, thousands of Buddhists all over the world shall gather at the event. So, don’t miss it and book now the Waisak Borobudur 2019 2D1N Package with YoExplore. And enjoy the magnificent  Waisak (Vesak) ceremony at Borobudur.

Thousand Lanterns at Waisak Borobudur 2019 2D1N

Each year one of a series of Buddhist organizations takes the lead in the festivities. The festive includes a procession from Candi Mendut passing through the small Candi Pawon and finally to Candi Borobudur. And at the peak of the ceremony, participants shall release thousands of lanterns into the sky. As it symbolizes enlightenment for the entire universe.

Waisak (Vesak) Ceremony this year will fall on 18 – 19 May 2018. Book Waisak Borobudur 2019 2D1N Package now and get an extraordinary experience at this ceremony, which is only held once a year.

Itinerary of Waisak Borobudur 2019 2D1N

Following is the itinerary for Waisak Borobudur 2019 2D1N Package (all are in Western Indonesia Time)*:

Day 1 18 May 2018

09.00–11.00

Firstly, we start to pick you up from the airport/train or bus station in Yogyakarta, then forwarding to Mendut Temple.

11.00–12.00

Secondly, it is time to enjoy  lunch (lunch box) at Mendut Temple

12.00–14.00

Thirdly, start the procession of the parade from Mendut to Borobudur

14.00–18.00

Free time and prepare for the ritual ceremony

18.00–19.00

Fourthly, start the Waisak Ceremony 2563 BE / 2019 ( Government )

19.00–20.00

Fifthly, the Waisak Ceremonial 2019 with The President Republic of Indonesia

20.00–22.00

Dinner and free time

Day 2 18/19 May 2019

22.00–02.00:

Sixthly, pray together continued with releasing thousands of lanterns

02.00–04.00

Finally, back to your hotel

* Itinerary may subject to changes according to the situation.

Note:

If you are a foreign traveler (Non-Indonesian passport holder), after clicking the date of the tour on the calendar, please select International Rate – Waisak Borobudur 2019. Otherwise, we will request you to pay the additional fee for foreign travelers on the check-in date of the tour when you meet our local guide. If you need additional service to arrange for your accommodation and flight ticket, please contact YoExplore through chat facility.

Furthermore, you may also check out our offer of Waisak (Vesak) Borobudur 2019 4D3N Tour Package if you wish to attend the ceremony and also have a sightseeing tour at Yogyakarta.