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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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)