Ahead of Vesak, the Unfinished Buddha Statue at Borobudur Temple Was Moved to Kenari Field for Cultural Preservation.

Ahead of the celebration of the Tri Suci Waisak Day 2570 BE, the process of moving the Unfinished Buddha Statue in the Borobudur Temple area was officially carried out as part of efforts to preserve culture, strengthen the spiritual function of the area, and organize a more sustainable worship ecosystem.

The transfer of the statue was carried out through cross-party collaboration including the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia through the Museum and Cultural Heritage (MCB), the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, InJourney Destination Management, monks, local indigenous communities, to ensure that the preservation and sustainability of the cultural heritage site are maintained.

The Unfinished Buddha statue was moved to Kenari Field which is located in Zone I of the Borobudur Temple area, precisely in the southwest area of ​​the temple and placed between two walnut trees which have historical and spiritual value for the area.

The Head of the Museum & Cultural Heritage Office, Esti Nurjadin, stated that this step is not only part of preserving world cultural heritage but also provides a more representative and sustainable spiritual space for the community. "The entire process is carried out by upholding the values ​​of cultural heritage preservation, respecting the local community and customs, to ensure sustainable area management so that Borobudur remains a center of world spirituality and culture," explained Esti Nurjadin.

As a holding company in the aviation and tourism sectors, InJourney believes this relocation is part of the restructuring of the Borobudur spiritual area so that the community can perform rituals and worship activities more devoutly. InJourney's President Director, Maya Watono, explained that Borobudur, as the world's largest Buddhist temple, plays a vital role for Buddhists, but is also a cultural tourism destination with high spiritual and sacred value for the local community.

"Borobudur's development as a world-class spiritual and cultural destination must be in harmony with the preservation of cultural heritage, the strengthening of spiritual values, and the development of a quality and sustainable tourism ecosystem. Through collaboration with the government, religious leaders, and local communities, we want to ensure that Borobudur remains sustainable and relevant as a world-class spiritual and pilgrimage destination that provides economic, social, and cultural benefits to the wider community," said Maya Watono.

The procession of moving the statue was also accompanied by traditional rituals and communal prayers as a form of respect for the cultural values, spirituality, and harmony of the community around the Borobudur area.

This momentum also symbolizes the strengthening of the relationship between heritage preservation and the spiritual life of the community that has been going on for centuries.

In line with this, the President Director of InJourney Destination Management, Febrina Intan, explained that the relocation of the Unfinished Buddha Statue to the Kenari Field Area was carried out by considering various aspects.

"Placing statues in the ritual support area is expected to support a more organized flow of spiritual activities, provide a more representative worship space for the congregation, and maintain the quality of the visitor experience," explained Febrina Intan.

As part of the transformation of the Borobudur area into a world-class spiritual and pilgrimage destination, InJourney, through InJourney Destination Management, continues to encourage the development of a tourism ecosystem oriented towards cultural preservation, community empowerment, and environmental sustainability in the national strategic area of ​​Borobudur.