A photo exhibition showcasing the theme of the 40-year development of Buddhism in Ho Chi Minh city was kicked off on June 12 in Ho Chi Minh city as part of activities marking the congress of Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS)’s Chapter in Ho Chi Minh city.
Cutting the ribbon to open the exhibition
The event was held by the Cultural Affairs Board under the VBS’s Chapter in the city.
Attending the exhibition’s opening ceremony taking place at Vietnam Quoc Tu Temple included Most Venerable Thích Trí Quảng, Acting Patriarch of the VBS cum Chairman of the VBS’s Executive Committee in Ho Chi Minh city and representatives from the VBS’s chapters in Thu Duc city and 21 districts.
The event displays 400 photos showing achievements and imprints of Buddhism in Ho Chi Minh city relating Buddhist affairs, rites, education, culture, propagation – guidance, charities, Giac Ngo (Enlightenment) Newspaper and typical pagodas.
The exhibition will run until June 18.
PH (giacngo.vn)
