Ascension Day of Jesus Christ Holiday

Christians have a number of sacred days. Not only Christmas, Good Friday, or Easter, there is also a commemoration of the Ascension of Jesus Christ. This one commemoration always falls on Thursday, 40 days after Easter.

In Indonesia, the commemoration of the Ascension of Jesus Christ is one of the national holidays. For Christians, they usually go to church to commemorate the Ascension of Jesus Christ. So, for non-Christians, you can take advantage of this moment to take a vacation to your favorite destination.

In 2023, the commemoration of the Ascension will take place on Friday, May 7th. If you wish to go on holiday, you can either take two days off before or after Wednesday. This way, you will be able to have at least 5 days of holidays which you can use to travel out of the city or abroad. This opportunity is perfect for traveling long distances, even outside the island.

Religious tourism destinations to commemorate the Ascension of Jesus Christ in Indonesia

Are you planning to do religious tourism during the national holiday of the Ascension of Jesus Christ? There are various tourist destinations in Indonesia that can be the right choice. So, what are some religious tourism destinations that can be selected?

• GPIB Immanuel Semarang (Blenduk Church)

GPIB Immanuel or also known as Blenduk Church is a church located in the Kota Tua Semarang area, Central Java. The oldest Christian church on the island of Java was built in 1753 during the Dutch colonial period. The architectural form of this church is very thick with the nuances of buildings in Europe. The dome is large and covered in bronze.

• Maria Loudes Cave

Still around the island of Java, you can stop at Kediri, East Java. There is the Maria Loudes Cave or also known as the Pohsarang Cave which is very beautiful. This cave has several religious sites that you can visit. There is a statue of the Virgin Mary and twelve fountains that symbolize the twelve disciples of Jesus. You can also see statues that tell the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross.

• Graha Santa Maria Annai Velangkanni

In North Sumatra, there are also interesting religious tourism sites. Its name is Graha Santa Maria Annai Velangkanni which is worth visiting when commemorating the Ascension of Jesus Christ. Although not as old as Blenduk Church, the architectural design of the Graha Santa Maria Annai Velangkanni is very unique. At first glance, this Catholic Church is similar to a monastery building. Carrying Indo-Mogul ornaments, coloring, and interiors, you must visit this religious tourist spot. The location is in Taman Sakura Indah Housing, Jalan Sakura III No.7, Medan City.

• Pinaling Prayer Hill

Turning to eastern Indonesia, you can visit the Pinaling Prayer Hill in the city of Manado. This religious tourist spot for Christians has been around since 1995. There are at least 14 stopping points for visitors to pray for Jesus. Behind this Pinaling Prayer Hill you can also find an exotic waterfall. The quiet, lonely, and serene rural atmosphere helps you to pray solemnly.

Those are a number of religious tourism destinations that you can visit during the Ascension of Jesus Christ holiday moments. Apart from worshiping, you can also deepen your religion by taking religious tours to a number of the destinations above. That way, sacred moments like the Ascension of Jesus Christ can be more interpreted.

On the other hand, those of you who happen to not celebrate this religious memorial can use it for a vacation with family or friends. Far or near your destination, all can be booked easily via Traveloka. Book hotels, flight, trains, buses and travel, all can be done online easily. So what are you waiting for? Come on, immediately plan your vacation with Traveloka!