Attending the ceremony included Buddhist dignitaries from the Ca Mau provincial Vietnam Buddhist Sangha Executive Committee, monks, nuns and about 500 Buddhists from localities.

Distinguished guests at the event included General Phạm Văn Trà, former Defense Minister, Chairman of the provincial Government Committee for Religious Affairs Huỳnh Ngọc Sang and local authorities’ representatives.

Covering a total area of nine hectares, the construction of the monastery is scheduled to be completed in 12 months with a total investment of over 100 VND billion with facilities including the main worshipping hall, bell and drum towers, the triple gate, etc.

Some images at the ceremony:

Representatives from Buddhist Executive Committee and delegates attend the ground-breaking ceremony

Buddhist monks, nuns and followers attend the event

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