The main event for the Vesak Day 2569 Buddhist Era (BE)/2025 Common Era (CE) celebration at Borobudur Temple in Magelang Regency, Central Java took place in a lively and meaningful manner on May 12, 2025. The main occasion's theme, "Increase Self-Control and Wisdom to Realize World Peace," is considered to be appropriate with current global conditions.

The holy night was decorated with 2,569 lanterns and hundreds of drone attractions, which became symbols of hope, prayer, and the banishment negative traits from the people. Thousands of Buddhists, as well as domestic and foreign tourists, gathered in the courtyard of Borobudur Temple to release the lit Vesak Day lanterns, creating a beautiful panorama in the night sky.

"The lanterns are symbols of prayer and hope for blessings from the Creator," said one participant.

Klarisa, a resident of Malang, expressed her enthusiasm for participating in this moment for the first time.

"This is extraordinary, very beautiful. The hope [for our participation] is that my family and I will be given health and success," she said with much emotion.

Criss Octavian from Lampung also felt very impressed. For him, the moment of releasing the Vesak Day lanterns was a deep spiritual experience that united all people.

"My prayer for my family and the world, may all be given peace," he said.

The lantern release was carried out in two sessions, with the main occasion, a sacred spiritual moment for Buddhists, marked by the striking of the bell at exactly 23:55:29 Western Indonesia Time (WIB).

After the lanterns are released, hundreds of drones presented a visual attraction depicting three important events in Buddhist teachings, namely birth, satori (awakening), and parinirvana (release from samsara in death after achieving nirvana).

The drone show captivated the attention of participants and became an iconic part of the Vesak Day 2569 BE celebration.