Special impression of French President Macron during the visit to Borobudur Temple
Jakarta -The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, along with First Lady Brigitte Macron visited the Borobudur temple, which is a historic Buddhist temple for Indonesia in Magelang Regency, Central -Java. The visit also closed three days of Macron’s state journey in Indonesia, which began on Tuesday (5/27). Macron visited Akmil Magelang on Thursday (29/5) to see the French Language Laboratory. The closing visit was continued with an overnight stop in the Borobudur Temple. President Prabowo Subianto even drove Macron and Brigitte from the Borobudur Temple Court to the stairs to go up to enjoy the panorama of one of the objects of this World Heritage Heritage. They looked discouraged, while Prabowo explained matters related to the Borobudur temple to Macron. Browse to continue with content to an overview of the world’s cultural heritage recognized by the United Nations Educational, Science and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Macron tells his experience. The following is the impression of Macron after the visit to the Borobudur Temple: 1 Macron Kager with the Borobudur -Temple Macron admires the Borobudur temple. He praised the Borobudur Temple as a sister of proof of the superiority of Indonesia. Initially, Macron expressed his gratitude to President Prabowo Subianto for being invited to the Borobudur Temple. According to him, the temple is a great proof of Indonesian civilization. “Thank you, Mr. President, welcomed us to the extraordinary place of the Borobudur Temple, which was the evidence of how great this civilization was,” Macron said in Borobudur Temple on Thursday (5/29/2025). Macron calls the Borobudur -Temple as an architectural sister. In addition, the temple is also one of Indonesia’s benefits. “Borobudur -Temple, except as a place of worship, is also an architectural spiritual sister who is proof of Indonesia’s superiority,” he said. In addition, Macron said Borobudur -Temple is always a source of inspiration for civilization in Southeast Asia. “This is a demonstration of the influence of Indonesian culture reminded here. Borobudur, in my opinion, is, in my opinion, as I have said, a place of worship and there are hundreds of thousands of people coming to worship that also shows a universal message of tolerance,” he said. When we speak of tolerance of Borobudur Tempel photo: French President Emmanuel Macron poses for photos while visiting Borobudur Temple, in Magelang, Java, Indonesia, May 29, 2025. “Borobudur -Temple, except as a place of worship, also the spiritual architectural sister, which is proof of the superiority of Indonesian civilization,” Macron said in the joint statement with the President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto in Boriantur Temple, Magelang, Central Java, Thursday (29/5/2025). “It is a demonstration from the influence of Indonesian culture,” he continued. Macron said there are hundreds of people worshiping in the Borobudur Temple. It shows a universal message about tolerance. “Borobudur, in my opinion, places of worship, and there are hundreds of people worshiping, who also show a universal message of tolerance,” he said. In addition, Macron revealed that this temple was a witness to the spirit of partnership. In addition, Indonesia has registered this temple as a world heritage. “Borobudur is a testimony to the benefits of multilateralism and the spirit of partnership. Because a few decades through the operation between the governments of Indonesia and UNESCO have succeeded in preserving this temple and registering it in the UNESCO World Heritage Heritage,” he said. Prabowo is proud of Borobudur recognized by UNESCO photo: Between Photos/Galih Pradipta President Prabowo said that a great honor received a Macron visit in the Borobudur Temple. He boasts Macron that Borobudur Temple was recognized by the United Nations Educational, Science and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as one of the world’s cultural heritage. “It is a great honor that we receive a noble visit on this historical website, which is a masterpiece of civilization and by UNESCO is named a World Heritage Rich in History and Spiritual Meaning,” Prabowo said. Prabowo said Indonesia respected all religions and beliefs in accordance with the basic philosophy of the state. He named RI and France were two nations who had a long history. “Indonesia as a people who have the basic philosophy of the state is Pancasila, which respects all religions and all beliefs. And it is the honor for me as president of the Republic of Indonesia to accompany my friend, the president of the Republic of France today,” he said. “Indonesia and France are two major nations and have a long history, a strong rooted culture and a long civilization. We also have the same spirit, the same human values, tolerance, respect for cultural heritage, respect all religions, all convictions, all ethnic groups,” he continued. Prabowo emphasized that a harmonious life must be maintained. Because this is one way to create peace. “We want to maintain a harmonious life, good peace. We believe, only with friendship, kinship and cooperation, we can all get a better life,” he concluded. (DWR/DWR) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here