Society Monday, 17:33, 05/05/2025 Buddhist flag-hoisting ceremony at UN Vesak 2025 celebration VOV.VN - A giant 500m² Buddhist flag was hoisted into the sky during the United Nations Vesak 2025 celebration in Ho Chi Minh City on May 5. A 500m² Buddhist flag is raised in Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City Thousands of Buddhist followers and visitors gather for the solemn flag-raising ceremony The giant Buddhist flag, a sacred symbol of Buddhism, ascends into the clear blue sky This is currently the world’s largest Buddhist flag Made from ultra-durable fabric, the five-color flag follows the international Buddhist flag standard Ground crews meticulously prepare to ensure the 500m² flag unfolds gracefully in the sky The flag measures 25.69m in length, symbolizing Buddhism’s 2,569-year history, and 19.47m in width The flag represents unity across five continents and conveys a message of peace and compassion, aligned with this year’s Vesak theme The hoisting of the 500m² flag marks a highlight of UN Day of Vesak 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City The Vietnam Buddhist Academy campus is ready to welcome up to 30,000 participants Roughly 3,000 domestic and international delegates and guests are expected Organizers plan to serve around 100,000 vegetarian meals daily throughout the celebration Traffic coordination becomes a top priority as the Academy hosts the opening and houses the Lord Buddha’s sarira. The UN Day of Vesak 2025 is set to officially open on May 6 at the Vietnam Buddhist Academy in Ho Chi Minh City VOV Photos: VTCNews
