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Vesak (Day of Remembrance) at Borobudur is a highly anticipated annual celebration, not only by Buddhists but also by the general public. This celebration attracts both domestic and international tourists. To this day, the night of the lantern release, or the flying of the peace lantern, is the most anticipated moment of the celebration. However, did you know that the Vesak celebration at Borobudur also […]

Ahead of the Vesak Day celebrations of 2570 CE, the relocation of the unfinished Buddha statue from the Borobudur Temple complex was officially carried out as part of efforts to preserve culture, strengthen the area's spiritual function, and organize a more sustainable worship ecosystem. The relocation was carried out through a multi-stakeholder collaboration, including the Indonesian Ministry of Culture through the Museum and Cultural Heritage (MCB), […]

Prambanan Temple was the location for a Preparedness Roll Call and Equipment Display to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Yogyakarta Earthquake on Saturday (May 23, 2026). This event served as a crucial opportunity to remember and strengthen Indonesia's disaster mitigation system. The event was initiated by the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture in collaboration with InJourney Destination Management. The event also featured a traditional market […]

Lilik Kurniawan, Deputy for Disaster Management and Social Conflict Management at the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture (Kemenko PMK), and Andre Notohamijoyo, Assistant Deputy for Disaster Risk Reduction, accompanied by InJourney Destination Management Operations Director Indung Purwita Jati, opened a disaster simulation event at SMA I Kalasan, Sleman, Yogyakarta, on Friday (May 22, 2026). The Kita Tangguh program […]

InJourney Destination Management (IDM) won the Most Strategic Enterprise in Regulatory Compliance award at the 2026 Indonesia Regulatory Compliance Awards (IRCA). Director of Finance and Risk Management Joel Siahaan received the award in person, organized by Hukumonline at the Le Meridien Hotel in Jakarta, Friday (May 22, 2026). InJourney Destination Management won the award in the category of companies with medium regulatory levels and complexity […]

InJourney Destination Management (IDM) is presenting the InJourney Hospitality House program for 60 tourism stakeholders from Tamanmartani, Selomartani, and Tirtomartani villages in Kalasan District, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region. The three-day training, from May 19–21, 2026, demonstrates IDM's commitment to improving the quality of tourism services through local hospitality while strengthening the readiness of supporting destinations […]

InJourney Destination Management once again presents a spiritual and cultural experience through the Vesak celebration at Borobudur. One of the most anticipated moments is the lantern release procession, which serves as a symbol of reflection and affirmation of hope for a better life. "The tradition of releasing lanterns during Vesak celebrations is not only visually beautiful, but also reflects an inner journey of reflection, […]

A total of 800 traditional dancers participated in the Klaten Menari 2026 event to celebrate World Dance Day at Wisnu Field, Prambanan Temple Tourism Park complex, Klaten, on Sunday (May 3, 2026). The event, organized by the Klaten Dance Studio Friendship Forum (FSST), which comprises 24 dance studios in Klaten, began with the Umbul Donga ceremony at Sewu Temple, performed by nine maestros […]

Indonesian Minister of Culture Fadli Zon attended the Ageng Boyongan Mbah Bhelet ritual to kick off the transfer of the unfinished Buddha statue, known locally as Mbah Bhelet, from the Borobudur Temple complex in Magelang, Central Java, on Sunday (May 3, 2026). The relocation of the statue is part of the development of cultural values ​​at Borobudur Temple. The statue, originally found inside a stupa […]