The Central Committee of the Vietnamese Buddhists’ Association in the Czech Republic organized a festival to welcome New Year 2018 in Prague on Wednesday.
Hundreds of Vietnamese Buddhists attended the event to pray for a new year of peace, happiness, and prosperity.
Most Venerable Thích Thanh Hương, Head of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha’s Executive Committee in the Czech Republic called the event as an opportunity for the Vietnamese community there to celebrate Buddhism and contribute to their homeland.
85-year-old Buddhist follower Phan Thi Van said: “The festival brings a warm, peaceful feeling to me and my family. The second and third generations will feel the love of the community through this event. We hope they will also express their love for other people”.
Source: vovworld.vn
