Monday, 11:42, 09/05/2022

Lord Buddha's 2566th Birthday celebration solemnly held in Hue

VOV.VN trên Google News
VOV.VN - The Vietnam Buddhism Sangha Executive Council of Thua Thien-Hue province hosted a ceremony on the bank of the Huong (Perfume) River on May 8 evening to celebrate the 2566th birthday of Lord Buddha.
lord buddha s 2566th birthday celebration solemnly held in hue picture 1
A ceremony to light up seven giant lotus-shaped lanterns on the bank of the Huong (Perfume) River marks the start of a cultural week to honour the Buddha's birth anniversary.
lord buddha s 2566th birthday celebration solemnly held in hue picture 2
Seven lotus flowers are arranged from Phu Xuan to Da Vien bridges, symbolizing for seven steps of the Buddha. Legend has it that when the Buddha was born, he walked seven steps forward and at each step, a lotus flower blossomed under his feet.
lord buddha s 2566th birthday celebration solemnly held in hue picture 3
Each lotus-shaped lantern is 4 meters high and 8 meters wide.
lord buddha s 2566th birthday celebration solemnly held in hue picture 4
The 2566th birthday of the Buddha falls on the 15th day of the fourth lunar month, or May 15 this year.
lord buddha s 2566th birthday celebration solemnly held in hue picture 5
The event is one of the activities towards the Hue Festival 2022 which is scheduled to take place this June.
lord buddha s 2566th birthday celebration solemnly held in hue picture 6
The same day an exhibition displaying Buddhism imprints on Hanoi-based Bat Trang ceramic products is held in Thua Thien-Hue as part of the Buddhist Cultural Week.
lord buddha s 2566th birthday celebration solemnly held in hue picture 7
Buddha bathing ritual is re-enacted at the exhibition.
lord buddha s 2566th birthday celebration solemnly held in hue picture 8
Paintings on Buddhism are also showcased there.
VOV
Top places across Vietnam for Hung Kings' Commemoration Day

Photos

Top places across Vietnam for Hung Kings' Commemoration Day

VOV
Top places across Vietnam for Hung Kings' Commemoration Day

Photos

Top places across Vietnam for Hung Kings' Commemoration Day
Ban Gioc-Detian waterfall tours on Vietnam-China border attract tourists

Photos

Ban Gioc-Detian waterfall tours on Vietnam-China border attract tourists
Military forces hold rehearsal for Dien Bien Phu Victory celebration

Photos

Military forces hold rehearsal for Dien Bien Phu Victory celebration
Traditional cake making contest commemorates Hung Kings - nation’s founders

Photos

Traditional cake making contest commemorates Hung Kings - nation’s founders
Localities commemorate legendary ancestors - Hung Kings

Photos

Localities commemorate legendary ancestors - Hung Kings