Jakarta, June 2 -- Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya said celebration of Vesak Day 2570 BE is a crucial momentum to strengthen the culture-based creative economy ecosystem, spiritual tourism, and diversity diplomacy in Indonesia.

"This is a momentum that unites the values of peace, culture, and community creativity. This celebration does not only serve as a spiritual tradition and cultural diplomacy for Indonesia, but also a place for creative work of the nation's generation, involving the arts and cultural communities and collaboration with creative economy activists," Teuku Harsya remarked in a statement on Tuesday.

The ministry's participation in the Vesak commemoration reflects its support for initiatives rooted in cu...