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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

In Photos: Rally For Ahok In Bali

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