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"Waisak 2026 in Borobudur — The Night Thousands of Lanterns Light Up Ancient Java"
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items "Every year, thousands of people gather at the ancient Borobudur Temple in Java to witness one of the most magical spiritual events in Southeast Asia — Waisak. The sky fills with lanterns, prayers echo through the night, and for a moment, the world f...
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Hotels near Borobudur
Local cuisine around Borobudur
Lantern Festival Tickets
"The most awaited moment of Waisak — thousands of lanterns lighting up the night sky above Borobudur.
Event Location:
Main Marga Square & Lumbini Park, Borobudur Temple Complex, Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia.
Event Date:
Sunday, May 31, 2...
Event Details
📅 Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
⏰ Session 2: 09:30 PM – 11:00 PM WIB (Jakarta Time)
(Gate Opens: 08:30 PM – 09:30 PM WIB)
📍 Location: Marga Utama Field – Borobudur Great Temple
Package Inclusions
✔️ VIP Waisak Lantern Ticket at Bor...
LENTERA PERDAMAIAN WAISAK 2026 | Official Ticket
Regular tickets are priced at Rp 550,000 per person, which includes Borobudur Temple entrance, a lantern, and a wishing card. VIP tickets are available for Rp 2,000,000 per person.
Tickets can be purchased online through Traveloka or the official MB...
Borobudur 2026 Vesak Peace Lantern Tickets
Date Event
May 29 Collection of Holy Water Umbul Jumprit, Temanggung
May 30 Retrieval of Eternal Flame Mrapen, Grobogan
May 31 (Morning) Pindapata (Alms Giving) Magelang/Mendut Area
May 31 (1:00 PM) The Ritual Procession Mendut to Borobudur (3km)
M...
Rundown Waisak Borobudur 2026
The theme of the 2026 Borobudur Lantern Festival, "Lantern of Peace," reflects the collective hope for a more peaceful, harmonious, and tolerant world. The entire series of events is designed to create a contemplative atmosphere—from evening meditati...
2026 Theme: Lantern of Peace
Hotels near Borobudur
"Stay close to the magic. A hotel within the Borobudur area means you can catch early morning rituals and avoid the crowd chaos after the lantern ceremony."
Location: Situated inside the temple complex with direct views of the monument and surrounding mountains.
Value For Money: The unique location and convenient temple access are felt to justify the price.
Sightseeing: Direct access to the temple ground...
Manohara Borobudur Cultural Center
Location: Peaceful setting amidst rice fields near Borobudur temple.
Staff: Friendly, helpful, and attentive team provides a warm welcome.
Bicycle: Cycles available for exploring the area and visiting the temple.
Breakfast: Tasty, freshly prepared lo...
Rumah Dharma, Borobudur
Location: Quiet rural setting amidst rice fields near Borobudur temple.
Staff: Friendly and helpful team organize transport and tours.
Breakfast: Fresh fruit, eggs, and local snacks served with views of the fields.
Views: Overlooks rice paddies, moun...
Bhumi Kasuryan Borobudur
Breakfast: Tasty options like pancakes and nasi goreng, often served floating in the water.
Location: Scenic spot among rice fields with volcano views, a short drive from Borobudur.
Swimming Pool: Clean, refreshing water with scenic views, suitable f...
Janur Bungalow, Borobudur
Staff: Friendly, professional team provide helpful and personalized service.
Location: Jungle setting offers direct views of the temple and short travel times.
Breakfast: Large, high-quality selection with a la carte options and scenic views.
Value F...
Plataran Borobudur
Local cuisine around Borobudur
"After the ceremony, warm your soul with local Javanese food — wedang ronde, angkringan snacks, nasi gudeg from nearby warungs. Simple, humble, and deeply Javanese."
Kedai Bukit Rhema is a restaurant in Magelang located in the Bukit Rhema tourist area, approximately 2.5 km from Borobudur Temple. It's a comfortable place to stop after a tour, a meal with family, or a short meeting. We serve home-cooked Indonesian ...
Kedai Bukit Rhema
Sop senerek talks about the warmth of home. Visit Central Java describes Sop Senerek as one of Magelang’s mandatory culinary specialties, containing meat, red beans, carrots, potatoes and spinach. From its composition alone, it can be seen that this ...
Sop Senerek.....Culinary Heritage that We Must Protect Together
There are foods that taste good, and then there are foods that taste like coming home. For many people, kupat tofu Magelang fall into the second category. The official Cacaban Village website calls kupat tofu as one of Magelang City’s specialty foods...
Kupat Tahu Magelang
Mangut Beong as one of the culinary specialties of Magelang Regency and strongly links it to the Borobudur area. This dish is known for using beong fish, a freshwater fish that is very synonymous with the region, then cooked in mangut sauce which is ...
Mangut Beong Asli Borobudur 2
Sego godog consists of rice mixed with various ingredients such as chicken, eggs, and vegetables.
It's served with a distinctive broth flavored with spices.
Sego Godog Pak Naryo
Enjoying the Lantern Release ceremony is now more comfortable, without having to worry about hunger or thirst. Pasar Medang is back in the Borobudur Temple area, offering a variety of Indonesian cuisine, traditional snacks, and local creations to acc...
Pasar Medang at Borobudur