Lumajang, East Java, March 29 -- The Ogoh-ogoh parade, featuring thousands of Hindu devotees in Lumajang, East Java, was seen as a demonstration of harmonious tolerance, coinciding with events leading up to Nyepi and Eid al-Fitr on Friday night (March 28).

The event attracted not only Hindus but also Muslims who participated in the festivities for Nyepi and the upcoming Eid al-Fitr, enhancing the celebratory spirit of the Ogoh-ogoh parade.

Each Ogoh-ogoh statue created was also the result of collaborative efforts among community members from various religious backgrounds.

The Ogoh-ogoh parade is held to drive away evil spirits," Budiono, the Head of Hindu Community Guidance at the Ministry of Religious Affairs' East Java Office, stated...