On January 17-19, a delegation of the Government Committee for Religious Affairs (GCRA) paid visits to several religious organizations in Northern provinces, ahead of the upcoming traditional New Year (Tet) festival.
The delegation led by Director of the GCRA’s Department of Buddhist Affairs Bùi Hữu Dược visited local religious organizations of Protestantism, Catholicism and Buddhism in provinces of Lang Son, Hung Yen, Hai Duong and Thai Binh.
During the visit meetings, Director Bùi Hữu Dược expressed Tet wishes to dignitaries and followers of religious organizations. He also asked local religious leaders to continue encouraging followers to actively engage in patriotic movements for boosting socio-economic development in the country.
GCRA’s delegation meets with Pastor Superintendent of Protestant Church in Hai Duong Vũ Hùng Cường.
Director Bùi Hữu Dược presents New Year’s gift to Commissioned Pastor of Protestant Church in Thai Binh province Hoàng Dương.
GCRA’s delegation extends Tet wishes to Buddhist Chapter in Hưng Yen province.
Director Bùi Hữu Dược and Venerable Member of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha’s Executive Council Thích Thanh Dũng at visiting reception.
New Year’s reception meeting with Venerable Member of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha’s Executive Council Thích Thanh Vân.
Presenting New Year gift to Priest of Catholic Church in Hai Duong province Joseph Dương Hữu Tình
GCRA delegation at Thai Binh Diocese’s Cathedral.
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