Labuan Bajo, June 4, 2026 – Following the official launch of the Golo Koe Festival 2026, the Organizing Committee today released the complete schedule for the Parish-Level Procession of Our Lady of the Assumption of the Archipelago. This spiritual journey will begin on July 10, 2026, and will visit all parishes within the Diocese of Labuan Bajo through August 5, 2026.
RD Yuvens Rugin, head of the Procession Section of the Golo Koe Festival 2026 Committee, stated that this procession is an expression of faith, specifically devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. In addition, the procession is also a manifestation of the synodal spirit and a means of strengthening the fellowship among the faithful.
“This inter-parish procession of Maria Assumpta Nusantara will take place in an atmosphere of prayer and with cultural elements. Therefore, there will be cultural welcome ceremonies. To that end, we invite all parishioners to take part in this event by wearing appropriate traditional attire,” said Father Yuvens.
This year’s Maria Assumpta Nusantara procession will begin at parishes in the southern region—specifically, the Lengkong Cepang Parish on July 10, 2026—and will conclude at the Holy Spirit Cathedral Parish in Labuan Bajo on August 5, 2026. The statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be carried in a relay procession according to the following main schedule:
- July 8–9: Fleet preparations and a send-off service at the Labuan Bajo Diocesan House.
- July 10: Official opening at Lengkong Cepang Parish, South Lembor, marked by an Opening Mass presided over by His Excellency Bishop Maksimus Regus of Labuan Bajo.
- July 11–15: Journey to the parishes of Reweng, Rangga, Wae Nakeng, Datak, and Orong.
- July 16–20: Journey to the parishes of Ranggu, Golo Welu, Waning, Tentang, and Wajur.
- July 21–25: Journey through the parishes of Pacar, Pateng, Bari-Raba (by sea), Compang, and Lando.
- July 26–31: Continuing to the parishes of Gerak-Rareng, Wangkung, Noa, Rekas, Werang, and Nunang.
- August 1–5: Final leg through the parishes of Longgo-Dalong, Sok Rutung, Merombok, Wae Sambi, and ending at the Labuan Bajo Cathedral Parish on August 5, 2026.
The Golo Koe Festival is now in its fifth year since its inception in 2022. Over the past two years, this religious and cultural festival has gained national recognition by ranking among the top 10 events in the Kharisma Event Nusantara (KEN) list. The festival’s central icon, Our Lady of the Assumption, symbolizes hope and a spiritual pilgrimage toward the fullness of life in the Creator.
The Golo Koe Festival is themed “A Communal Pilgrimage in Synergistic Fellowship to Preserve the Integrity of Creation,” with the tagline “Walking Together, Restoring the Earth.”
After the parish ceremonies conclude, the event will continue with the Festival’s Main Week on August 10–15, 2026, at Waterfront City Marina and Bukit Golo Koe, with the following main events:
- Creative Economy & Local Culinary MSME Exhibition (August 10–15).
- Archipelago Cultural Arts Performance (August 10–15).
- Catholic Spiritual Revival (August 11).
- Environmental Education & Action (Tree planting and trash cleanup).
- Cultural Carnival & Grand Dance Performance (August 12).
- Grand Procession of Maria Assumpta Nusantara by Sea and Land (August 14).
- Grand Mass for the Feast of the Assumption of Mary (August 15) to conclude the festival.
The organizing committee invites people from all walks of life—including members of various religious communities and tourists—to come and celebrate togetherness at the Labuan Bajo Diocese.
Media Contact: Heribertus Ratu (081398461957), Publications Section, Golo Koe 2026 Festival Committee, Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai
