Festival of Lights Marks Surabaya’s 733rd Anniversary

Decorated floats parade during Surabaya Vaganza 2026 in Surabaya, East Java, Saturday (May 16, 2026). The Surabaya city government held the “Festival of Lights: Garden of Hope”-themed event with 35 participating teams from municipal agencies, universities, students, private companies, and arts groups to celebrate the city’s 733rd anniversary. ANTARA FOTO/Didik Suhartono/kye/M052

A decorated float takes part in Surabaya Vaganza 2026 in Surabaya, East Java, Saturday (May 16, 2026). The Surabaya city government held the “Festival of Lights: Garden of Hope”-themed event with 35 participating teams from municipal agencies, universities, students, private companies, and arts groups to celebrate the city’s 733rd anniversary. ANTARA FOTO/Didik Suhartono/kye/M052

Participants join Surabaya Vaganza 2026 in Surabaya, East Java, Saturday (May 16, 2026). The Surabaya city government held the “Festival of Lights: Garden of Hope”-themed event with 35 participating teams from municipal agencies, universities, students, private companies, and arts groups to celebrate the city’s 733rd anniversary. ANTARA FOTO/Didik Suhartono/kye/M052

Police officers stand guard during Surabaya Vaganza 2026 in Surabaya, East Java, Saturday (May 16, 2026). The Surabaya city government held the “Festival of Lights: Garden of Hope”-themed event with 35 participating teams from municipal agencies, universities, students, private companies, and arts groups to celebrate the city’s 733rd anniversary. ANTARA FOTO/Didik Suhartono/kye/M052