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Celebration of Vesak Day - Sri Lanka

People participate in a celebration of Vesak Day in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on May 12, 2025. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of Vesak Day - Sri Lanka

People take part in a celebration of Vesak Day on a decorated boat in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on May 12, 2025. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of Vesak Day - Sri Lanka

People participate in a celebration of Vesak Day in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on May 12, 2025. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of Vesak Day - Sri Lanka

People participate in a celebration of Vesak Day in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on May 12, 2025. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of Vesak Day - Sri Lanka

A woman participates in a celebration of Vesak Day in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on May 12, 2025. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of Vesak Day - Sri Lanka

People watch a decoration during a celebration of Vesak Day in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on May 12, 2025. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of Vesak Day - Sri Lanka

People participate in a celebration of Vesak Day in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on May 12, 2025. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vesak Day - Indonesia

People release sky lanterns during Vesak Day celebrations at Borobudur temple in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia, May 23, 2024. Photo by Agung Supriyanto/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vesak Day - Indonesia

People release sky lanterns during Vesak Day celebrations at Borobudur temple in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia, May 23, 2024. Photo by Agung Supriyanto/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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INDONESIA-MAGELANG-VESAK DAY-CELEBRATIONS

(240524) -- MAGELANG, May 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People release sky lanterns during Vesak Day celebrations at Borobudur temple in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia, May 23, 2024. (Photo by Agung Supriyanto/Xinhua)

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INDONESIA-MAGELANG-VESAK DAY-CELEBRATIONS

(240524) -- MAGELANG, May 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People release sky lanterns during Vesak Day celebrations at Borobudur temple in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia, May 23, 2024. (Photo by Agung Supriyanto/Xinhua)

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INDONESIA-MAGELANG-VESAK DAY-CELEBRATIONS

(240524) -- MAGELANG, May 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People release sky lanterns during Vesak Day celebrations at Borobudur temple in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia, May 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)

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INDONESIA-MAGELANG-VESAK DAY-CELEBRATIONS

(240524) -- MAGELANG, May 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People participate in a cultural event during Vesak Day celebrations at Borobudur temple in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia, May 23, 2024. (Photo by Agung Supriyanto/Xinhua)

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INDONESIA-MAGELANG-VESAK DAY-CELEBRATIONS

(240524) -- MAGELANG, May 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People release sky lanterns during Vesak Day celebrations at Borobudur temple in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia, May 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-VESAK FESTIVAL

(240523) -- COLOMBO, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A vendor arranges lanterns for the Vesak Festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 22, 2024. The Vesak Festival is one of the holiest festivals celebrated in Sri Lanka as it marks the birth, enlightenment and demise of Lord Buddha. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-VESAK FESTIVAL

(240523) -- COLOMBO, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People take part in a religious observance of the Vesak Festival at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 23, 2024. The Vesak Festival is one of the holiest festivals celebrated in Sri Lanka as it marks the birth, enlightenment and demise of Lord Buddha. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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SINGAPORE-VESAK DAY

(240521) -- SINGAPORE, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Buddhists pray on the eve of Vesak Day at Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery in Singapore, May 21, 2024. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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SINGAPORE-VESAK DAY

(240521) -- SINGAPORE, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Buddhists pray on the eve of Vesak Day at Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery in Singapore, May 21, 2024. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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SINGAPORE-VESAK DAY

(240521) -- SINGAPORE, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Buddhist monks spray flower scented water on the eve of Vesak Day at Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery in Singapore, May 21, 2024. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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Vesak Day Celebrations - Indonesia

The Liong and Lion Dance parade is seen welcoming the 2568 Tri Suci Vesak celebrations at Benteng Square, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on May 19, 2024. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vesak Day Celebrations - Indonesia

The Liong and Lion Dance parade is seen welcoming the 2568 Tri Suci Vesak celebrations at Benteng Square, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on May 19, 2024. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vesak Day Celebrations - Indonesia

The Liong and Lion Dance parade is seen welcoming the 2568 Tri Suci Vesak celebrations at Benteng Square, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on May 19, 2024. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vesak Day Celebrations - Indonesia

The Buddhists were seen together releasing birds and bats to welcome the Tri Suci Vesak 2568 celebration at Benteng Square, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on May 19, 2024. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vesak Day Celebrations - Indonesia

The Liong and Lion Dance parade is seen welcoming the 2568 Tri Suci Vesak celebrations at Benteng Square, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on May 19, 2024. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vesak Day Celebrations - Indonesia

Several Barongsai team are seen busy with their smartphone while resting after acts during welcoming the Tri Suci Waisak 2568 celebration at Benteng Square, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on May 19, 2024. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vesak Day Celebrations - Indonesia

The Buddhists, Muslims and other religions' unity in the multi-cultures togetherness are seen welcoming the Tri Suci Vesak 2568 celebration at Benteng Square, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on May 19, 2024. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vesak Day Celebrations - Indonesia

A Tiong Hoa boy is seen in the Barongsai team's foreground while welcoming the Tri Suci Waisak 2568 celebration at Benteng Square, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on May 19, 2024. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vesak Day Celebrations - Indonesia

A monk, Ven Hai Thao leads the prayers of Buddhist devotees next to the bats and birds that will be released to welcome the Tri Suci Vesak 2568 celebration at Benteng Square, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on May 19, 2024. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vesak Day Celebrations - Indonesia

The Buddhists were seen together releasing birds and bats to welcome the Tri Suci Vesak 2568 celebration at Benteng Square, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on May 19, 2024. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vesak Day Celebrations - Indonesia

Monks are seen walking under the sunlight with the foreground the purity water while welcoming the Tri Suci Waisak 2568 celebration at Benteng Square, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on May 19, 2024. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vesak Day Celebrations - Indonesia

The Buddhists are seen welcoming the Tri Suci Vesak 2568 celebration at Benteng Square, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on May 19, 2024. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vesak Day Celebrations - Indonesia

The Buddhists were seen together releasing birds and bats to welcome the Tri Suci Vesak 2568 celebration at Benteng Square, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on May 19, 2024. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vesak Day Celebrations - Indonesia

The Buddhists were seen together releasing birds and bats to welcome the Tri Suci Vesak 2568 celebration at Benteng Square, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on May 19, 2024. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vesak Day Celebrations - Indonesia

The Barongsai team was seen on rest after acts while welcoming the Tri Suci Waisak 2568 celebration at Benteng Square, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on May 19, 2024. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vesak Day Celebrations - Indonesia

A monk, Ven Hai Thao leads the prayers of Buddhist devotees next to the bats and birds that will be released to welcome the Tri Suci Vesak 2568 celebration at Benteng Square, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on May 19, 2024. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vesak Day Celebrations - Indonesia

The Monk leader, Ven Hai Thao prepares before leading the prayers of Buddhists for the Tri Suci Waisak 2568 celebration at Benteng Square, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on May 19, 2024. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vesak Day Celebrations - Indonesia

A monk, Ven Hai Thao leads the prayers of Buddhist devotees next to the bats and birds that will be released to welcome the Tri Suci Vesak 2568 celebration at Benteng Square, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on May 19, 2024. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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INDONESIA-MAGELANG-VESAK DAY-PREPARATION

(240520) -- MAGELANG, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Buddhist monks descend the stairs after praying at Borobudur temple ahead of Vesak Day in Magelang, central Java, Indonesia, May 20, 2024. Vesak day will be celebrated on Thursday, May 23, this year. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)

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INDONESIA-MAGELANG-VESAK DAY-PREPARATION

(240520) -- MAGELANG, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Buddhist monks descend the stairs after praying at Borobudur temple ahead of Vesak Day in Magelang, central Java, Indonesia, May 20, 2024. Vesak day will be celebrated on Thursday, May 23, this year. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)

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INDONESIA-MAGELANG-VESAK DAY-PREPARATION

(240520) -- MAGELANG, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Buddhist monks descend the stairs after praying at Borobudur temple ahead of Vesak Day in Magelang, central Java, Indonesia, May 20, 2024. Vesak day will be celebrated on Thursday, May 23, this year. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)

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INDONESIA-MOJOKERTO-BUDDHA STATUE-VESAK-CLEANING

(240515) -- MOJOKERTO, May 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker cleans a buddha statue to welcome the upcoming Vesak day in Mojokerto, East Java, Indonesia, May 15, 2024. (Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua)

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INDONESIA-JAKARTA-VESAK DAY-PREPARATION

(240514) -- JAKARTA, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Buddhist monks prepare to release water lanterns ahead of Vesak Day in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)

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INDONESIA-JAKARTA-VESAK DAY-PREPARATION

(240514) -- JAKARTA, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Buddhist monks carry water lanterns ahead of Vesak Day in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-VESAK DAY-LANTERNS

(230506) -- COLOMBO, May 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lanterns marking Vesak Day are seen at night in Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 5, 2023. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-VESAK DAY-LANTERNS

(230506) -- COLOMBO, May 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lanterns marking Vesak Day are seen at night in Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 5, 2023. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-VESAK DAY-LANTERNS

(230506) -- COLOMBO, May 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lanterns marking Vesak Day are seen at night in Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 5, 2023. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-BUDDHISM-VESAK DAY

(230505) -- COLOMBO, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Buddhists are seen in a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 5, 2023. Sri Lanka celebrated Vesak Day on Friday. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-BUDDHISM-VESAK DAY

(230505) -- COLOMBO, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Buddhists are seen in a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 5, 2023. Sri Lanka celebrated Vesak Day on Friday. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-BUDDHISM-VESAK DAY

(230505) -- COLOMBO, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Buddhists are seen in a temple in the outskirts of Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 5, 2023. Sri Lanka celebrated Vesak Day on Friday. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-BUDDHISM-VESAK DAY

(230505) -- COLOMBO, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Buddhists are seen in a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 5, 2023. Sri Lanka celebrated Vesak Day on Friday. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)