Jakarta, May 31, 2026 – Deputy Minister of Creative Economy/Deputy Head of the Creative Economy Agency, Irene Umar, attended the 5th Borobudur Peace & Prosperity Festival (BPPF) 2026 as part of the Vesak Day 2570 B.E. celebrations in the Borobudur area, Magelang, Central Java, on Saturday (30/5).
Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar attended the 5th Borobudur Peace & Prosperity Festival (BPPF) 2026 in the Borobudur area, Magelang, Central Java, Saturday (30/5/2026).
According to Irene, the international cultural and spiritual festival serves as a symbol of unity that brings together people from diverse backgrounds while generating positive economic impacts for local communities.
“Borobudur Peace & Prosperity Festival is something truly beautiful because it demonstrates the unity of the world. There are so many international delegates present. This is not only a Vesak commemoration but also a festival for the surrounding communities. Here, people from different ethnicities, races, and religions—whether they celebrate Vesak as part of their faith or not—come together to advance the economy and foster togetherness under one word: love,” said Irene.
BPPF 2026 was held at several locations throughout the Borobudur area, including Aksobhya Park. The festival featured a variety of activities, including prayers for world peace, meditation sessions, the International Nyingma Monlam Chenmo Buddhist ritual, cultural performances, and a lantern release against the backdrop of Borobudur Temple.
Doc. Bureau for Communication, Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency.
The presence of delegates from various countries demonstrated that Borobudur serves not only as a world heritage destination but also as a meeting point for cross-cultural exchanges that strengthen the values of tolerance, peace, and international collaboration.
“The message is simple: humanity, peace, and care for our planet. Through these values, we hope to help realize world peace. We are all representatives of what Indonesians call candles. We gather here together and become a lighthouse,” said the Deputy Minister.
In addition to attending the festival, Irene also visited Taman Baca Melek Huruf in Candirejo Village, Magelang, Central Java. Established in 2023, this community-based literacy space combines a reading garden, coffee shop, guest lodge, and knowledge-sharing venue within a serene natural setting.
Doc. Bureau for Communication, Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency.
With hundreds of books spanning various genres, the venue has become a gathering space for literacy advocates, creative communities, and members of the public seeking to exchange ideas and inspiration. Irene emphasized the importance of grassroots communities in creating creative spaces that generate both social and economic benefits for society.
“The government continues to collaborate with grassroots communities to showcase hidden gems and inspiring places such as Taman Baca Melek Huruf in Candirejo Village,” she explained.
Kiagoos Irvan Faisal
Head of Bureau for Communication
Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency
