Hanoians flock to pagoda for Buddhist Vu Lan Festival

Friday, 17:30, 12/08/2022

VOV.VN - Despite enduring heavy rains, hordes of Hanoians flocked to local pagodas on August 12 to mark the full-moon day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar, known as the Buddhist Vu Lan Festival.

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hanoians flock to pagoda for buddhist vu lan festival picture 1 — Local residents carry umbrellas and don raincoats as they head to pagodas in the capital to pray for their grandparents and ancestors, as well as for their family members.

hanoians flock to pagoda for buddhist vu lan festival picture 2 — The Buddhist Vu Lan Festival involves the Filial Piety ceremony, or Ghost festival, and has been a traditional cultural ritual for Vietnamese people for several years.

hanoians flock to pagoda for buddhist vu lan festival picture 3 — The event has developed into something similar to a Vietnamese version of Mother’s Day, with local people showing gratitude towards their beloved mothers.

hanoians flock to pagoda for buddhist vu lan festival picture 4 — . People prepare offerings as they pay their respects to ancestors before entering the pagoda.

hanoians flock to pagoda for buddhist vu lan festival picture 5 — Hoang Thu Hang, a resident of Tay Ho district, says she often heads to Phu Tay Ho, West Lake temple, to pray for peace and luck for the entire family.

hanoians flock to pagoda for buddhist vu lan festival picture 6 — Once the Vu Lan ceremony is completed, Buddhist followers burn votive objects

hanoians flock to pagoda for buddhist vu lan festival picture 7 — At Quan Su Pagoda, several Buddhist followers arrive early in the morning to show their gratitude towards their parents and ancestors.

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