Monday, 17 November 2014
Borobudur
Borobudur is the largest Buddhist temple complex in the world. Tourist attractions in Indonesia is designated by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 1991. Borobudur was buried volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Merapi, until it was discovered by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles in 1814.
Tourist attractions in Indonesia is expected to be built in the year 824. The building is composed of volcanic blocks and form the 504 statues of Buddha, 72 stupas and a stupa right on top of the temple. Myth, if you put your hand into the hole and managed to touch the statue stupa in it, then your wish will come true. Here, you can also buy various souvenirs ranging from T-shirts, key chains, fan until miniature Borobudur.
In celebration of Vesak, Borobudur became the central gathering of many Buddhists from various parts of the world such as Tibet and Thailand. This ritual became one tourist attraction here. The most favorite destination of tourists is the top event in the form of the release of lanterns into the sky. Lanterns will be released along with prayer and hope for the coming year.
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