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15 Mei 2017 15:20

In Photos: Rally For Ahok In Bali

More than 1,000 km away from Jakarta, thousands of people took their time on a public holiday to gather and show their support for Ahok. Adelia Anjani Putri

Last Thursday, on Vesak day, thousands of people gathered in Lapangan Puputan Renon, Bali for a vigil for Basuki Tjahaja Purnama who was sent to jail for blasphemy against Islam.

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Similar to vigils held in other cities, protesters wore black as a symbol of grief; lit candles as a symbol of sympathy and hope; and sang national songs to show their love for Indonesia and its diversity.

Here are some pictures from the event.

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Thousands of people gathered in Lapangan Puputan Renon to show support for Ahok and protest the case ruling on May 11, 2017.

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Han and his family joined the rally for Ahok on May 11, 2017 to protest the rising intolerance in Indonesia and the 'unjust' ruling of Ahok's case.

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Berlin, one of the protesters in a rally for Ahok in Bali on May 11, 2017.

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Some of the protesters in a rally for Ahok in Bali on May 11, 2017.

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Some of the protesters in a rally for Ahok in Bali on May 11, 2017.

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Some of the protesters in a rally for Ahok in Bali on May 11, 2017.

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Some of the protesters posing for a picture in a rally for Ahok in Bali on May 11, 2017.

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A supporter holds two banners he brings to the vigil on May 11, 2017 in Bali.

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Thousands of people gathered in Lapangan Puputan Renon to show support for Ahok and protest the case ruling on May 11, 2017.

© 2017 brilio.net

Thousands of people gathered in Lapangan Puputan Renon to show support for Ahok and protest the case ruling on May 11, 2017.

© 2017 brilio.net

Thousands of people gathered in Lapangan Puputan Renon to show support for Ahok and protest the case ruling on May 11, 2017.

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