SUNGAILIAT - Buddhists in Bangka Regency, Bangka Belitung Islands Province, make Waisak Day 2570 / 2026 an important momentum to strengthen inter-religious solidarity.
"The commemoration of Vesak Day is not only to celebrate the birth and enlightenment of the Buddha Gautama, but also to be a means of strengthening harmony among religious people," said the Acting Chairman of the 2570 Bangka Regency Vesak Day, Supandi in Sungailiat, Sunday.
He said, the 2570 Vesak Festival in Bangka Regency, which carries the theme "With Harmony and Self-Control, Cultivating Wisdom for World Peace", is filled with various activities such as Vesakha Fun Run, healthy walking, bazaar, to blood donation.
"Through this activity, we hope to foster synergy among young generations, as well as increase social awareness in Bangka Regency," explained Supandi as quoted by Antara.
According to Supandi, his party held a Dharma Padha reading and Ekoengin activities or concern for the environment, which is part of the application of Buddhist teachings.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Bangka Regency Kesbangpol, Romlan Ardi, gave high appreciation to the Buddhist people who held various activities that built togetherness among religious people.
"I see this leisurely walking activity building togetherness because it is followed not only by Buddhists, but also by the general public from other religions and different backgrounds," he explained.
He argued that the community's togetherness from various backgrounds in this activity is a tangible manifestation of harmony that must continue to be maintained and maintained.
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