Jakarta, May 13 -- Minister of Culture Fadli Zon stated that Borobudur Temple is not only a tourist attraction but can also serve as a symbol of tolerance and harmony among religious communities in Indonesia.

"Borobudur, as a cultural heritage (site), is a (source of) pride for the Indonesian nation. When it was first discovered, it was a monument to death, but over time, Borobudur has taken on a new role as a living monument," Zon noted in a statement on Tuesday, a day after the commemoration of Vesak Day or Waisak in Indonesia.

Reflecting this year's national Vesak ceremony theme, "Enhancing Self-Control and Wisdom to Achieve World Peace," he expressed hope that the sacred day for millions of Buddhists worldwide can be a momentum for ...