Portrait of the Hanung Bramantyo and Zaskia Adya Mecca Family Vacation in the Vatican City

Kapanlagi.com - The family of Hanung Bramantyo and Zaskia Adya Mecca once again captured public attention with their meaningful vacation journey. After performing Umrah, this celebrity couple continued their trip to Portugal before finally closing the year in Rome, Italy. Not stopping there, they also took the time to visit the Vatican, the center of the Catholic religion filled with history and beauty.

This vacation became even more special as they had the opportunity to witness the atmosphere of the Christmas mass in the Vatican firsthand. Despite initial worries about wearing a hijab amidst the crowds of the Catholic celebration, Zaskia felt relieved after seeing many other Muslim tourists who were also wearing hijabs.

This experience became a valuable lesson for them about cultural and religious diversity. In their Instagram post, Hanung and Zaskia shared warm moments from their journey.

1. From Umrah to Portugal and Rome

Portrait of the Holiday of Hanung Bramantyo's Family and Zaskia Adya Mecca Vacationing in the Vatican City. (instagram/hanungbramantyo, instagram/zaskiadyamecca)

This family journey began with performing Umrah, a spiritual step that marked the starting point of their vacation. After fulfilling this obligation, they continued their journey to Portugal before finally arriving in Rome, Italy.

2. Visit to the Vatican on Christmas Eve

Portrait of the Hanung Bramantyo and Zaskia Adya Mecca Family Vacation in Vatican City. (instagram/hanungbramantyo, instagram/zaskiadyamecca)

Zaskia mentioned in an Instagram caption that the decision to visit Rome was made spontaneously just three days before departure. Upon arriving in Rome, the family realized that they coincided with the Christmas Eve celebration. Ultimately, this family witnessed the atmosphere of the Christmas Eve mass held at St. Peter's Basilica, which was only a 10-minute walk from where they were staying.

3. Experience of Watching the Christmas Mass Atmosphere in the Vatican

Portrait of the Hanung Bramantyo and Zaskia Adya Mecca Family Vacation in Vatican City. (instagram/hanungbramantyo, instagram/zaskiadyamecca)

Hanung Bramantyo shared his experience of waiting for Pope Francis to appear on the balcony to give the Christmas blessing through his Instagram account (@hanungbramantyo). In his post, Hanung wrote, “An unexpected moment, to get the holy night atmosphere for Christians in Rome with family.” He also conveyed a message of peace and Christmas greetings to his Christian friends.

4. Experience of Wearing a Hijab in the Vatican

Portrait of Hanung Bramantyo and Zaskia Adya Mecca's Family Vacation in Vatican City. (instagram/hanungbramantyo, instagram/zaskiadyamecca)

One of the most memorable moments for Zaskia was the experience of wearing a hijab in the midst of a major celebration for Catholics. She admitted that she initially felt awkward, but her nervousness gradually faded after seeing many other tourists also wearing hijabs.

5. Once Faced Slander

Portrait of Hanung Bramantyo and Zaskia Adya Mecca's Family Vacation in Vatican City. (instagram/hanungbramantyo, instagram/zaskiadyamecca)

This family vacation post actually faced slander from netizens. There were several news articles that swayed public opinion and made this couple uncomfortable. "Of course, media friends who love to take snippets and have a hobby of creating headlines typical of Indonesia, and readers who are easily provoked immediately seized that moment to sensationalize it for more impact." Zaskia expressed in the caption.

She also shared several screenshots of the hoax news in the post. "But it's okay, bad news, slander, and things like this are already common for us... because we understand that when this happens, we are not the ones who lose; God's judgment will be fair in the hereafter." She continued.

6. Netizens' Response

Family Vacation Portrait of Hanung Bramantyo and Zaskia Adya Mecca Vacationing in the Vatican City. (instagram/hanungbramantyo, instagram/zaskiadyamecca)

Their posts on Instagram attracted the attention of many netizens. Zaskia's account received 43 thousand likes and 276 comments, while Hanung's post gathered 20 thousand likes and 608 comments. Many prayed for and praised this family.

7. Messages of Peace and Interfaith Tolerance

Portrait of Hanung Bramantyo and Zaskia Adya Mecca's Family Vacation in Vatican City. (instagram/hanungbramantyo, instagram/zaskiadyamecca)

Through this journey, Hanung and Zaskia show how they appreciate diversity and uphold tolerance. They enjoy the opportunity to learn about the traditions of other religions without forgetting their identity as Muslims.

Hanung also concluded his post with a message of peace, “Merry Christmas to all my Christian-Catholic friends. May this Christmas bless Indonesia, which is not doing well.”

That is the vacation portrait of Hanung Bramantyo and Zaskia Adya Mecca vacationing in the Vatican City. Stay tuned for more celebrity news. If not now, when?

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