The Central Executive Committee of Hòa Hảo Buddhism celebrates its 75th founding anniversary

06/20/2014

On June 15, 2014, The Central Executive Committee of Hòa Hảo Buddhism celebrates its 75th founding anniversary at An Hòa Pagoda, Phú Mỹ town, Phú Tân district, An Giang province. 

Attending the ceremony were representatives come from the Government Committee for Religious Affairs, the provincial People’s Committee, Vietnam Fatherland Front of An Giang province and other religions.

With the successful celebration of the 4th General Religious Congress (term 2014 - 2019), the Central Executive Committee of Hòa Hảo Buddhism has brought a great happiness to its followers. The ceremony was organized in 19 provinces and cities under the jurisdiction the central government with 383 celebrating places and estimated 800,000 followers went on a pilgrimage to An Hoà Pagoda and the great house of Prophet on this occasion.

At the ceremony, Mr. Nguyễn Tấn Đạt - Chairman of the Central Executive Committee of Hòa Hảo Buddhism affirmed the Hòa Hảo Buddhism’s determination in building the Church’s solidarity and its instruction to followers toward a “better secular and religious life” as the Prophet’s guide. He also expressed his sincerely thanks to authorities from local to governmental for their kind support to create favorable conditions for the success of this ceremony.

       The Government Committee for Religious Affairs presents flowers to congratulate the Ceremony

 

Huyền Trân