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​Lights, aliens, imagination: Inside Indonesia’s UFO festival; in pics​

Last updated on - Jul 31, 2025, 14:38 IST
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Welcome to the UFO festival

A metallic alien sculpture gleams under atmospheric lighting—welcoming visitors into the surreal world of the festival. (Image: AP)

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Exploring alien village

Guests wander around a stylized Alien Village installation, striking poses next to alien statues in a gallery-like setting.(Image: AP)

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UFO mural street art

A motorbike rider passes by a large-scale mural of an alien-themed mural adorning a local grocery shop—part of UFO Village in Yogyakarta. (Image: AP)

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Sound experiments

Artists and enthusiasts experiment with sound using aluminum bowls and utensils, part of the interactive "Space Sound" workshop. (Image: AP)

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Creative spacesuit making

Children and adults design their own space suit concepts during a hands-on workshop—a highlight of the UFO Camp experience. (Image: AP)

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Mars module lighting setup

Technicians carefully arrange lighting for a conceptual Mars exploration module, enhancing the otherworldly atmosphere of the UFO Camp. (Image: AP)

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Art meets space

An alien sculpture placed in a contemplative setting becomes a focal point of artistic exploration. (Image: AP)

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Local artist showcase

A panoramic glimpse of the festival grounds near Yogyakarta—showcasing themed exhibitions, workshops, and collaborative art installations under this year’s “Vortex Line” theme. (Image: AP)

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