As part of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS)’s annual program, Vu Lan Festival, one of important festivals of Buddhism, held on the 15th day of the lunar seventh month, aims to pay tribute to the parents and ancestors and commemorate soldiers who sacrificed their lives to defend the country.
Acting Chairman of religious committee in Bac Ninh province Chu Quang Hảo presents floral congratulations to Quan Do pagoda in Yen Phong district
During Vu Lan festival this year, local pagodas in Bac Ninh province organized many activities such as offering flowers, wearing red and white roses, chanting the Buddhist Vu Lan (Ullambana) sutra, requiems for martyrs, lighting candles, doing charitable works, releasing live creatures, etc.
On occasion of Vu Lan Festival, representatives of the authorities in the province visited and extended congratulations to local pagodas and Buddhist dignitaries who have practical contributions in social and Buddhist affairs in the locality.
Vu Lan Festival in Dien Quang pagoda of Que Vo district
Monks, nuns and lay Buddhists at the requiem in Dien Quang pagoda, Que Vo district
Buddhists and locals at Vu Lan Festival in Quan Do pagoda, Yen Phong district
The provincial religious committee presents gifts to Senior Venerable Thích Thanh Hưng, Member of the provincial Vietnam Buddhist Sangha executive committee in Yen La pagoda, Tu Son city
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