Tag: Pagoda
Largest lantern releasing ceremony celebrates Lord Buddha’s birthday
VOV.VN - Thousands of local people gathered on May 30 at Phap Hoa Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City in the largest lantern releasing ceremony in order to pray for peace on the occasion of Lord Buddha's 2567th birthday.
Hue pagodas decorated for Lord Buddha’s birthday celebration
VOV.VN - Many pagodas located across Hue in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue have been adorned with national flags, flowers, and lotus-shaped lanterns in order to mark Lord Buddha's 2567th birthday celebration.
UN Day of Vesak celebrated in Hanoi
The UN Day of Vesak was celebrated at Tran Quoc Pagoda in Hanoi on May 25, or the seventh day of the fourth lunar month, with the joint effort of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS), the Hanoi chapter of the Vietnam-India Friendship Association, and the Indian Embassy.
Ba Vang Pagoda sets new world record
VOV.VN - Nestled among the scenic mountains surrounding Uong Bi city in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh, Ba Vang Pagoda claimed a new world record as recognised by the World Records Union (WorldKings) on May 21.
Foreign journalist reveals interesting places in Ho Chi Minh City
VOV.VN - Travel journalist Antonio Diaz of Free Magazine has revealed a number of interesting locations he discovered in Ho Chi Minh City during his trip around the southern city.
Australian traveler discovers Vietnam destinations from 48-hour journey
VOV.VN - James Booth, a travel editor of Australian newspaper Escape, has published an article introducing his 48-hour journey of discovery to a number of tourist attractions in Hanoi City and Ninh Binh Province.
Sapling from world's longest-living Bodhi tree planted in Bai Dinh pagoda
A sapling marcotted from a 2,300-year-old Bodhi tree (also known as sacred fig with the scientific name of Ficus religiosa), the oldest of its species in the world, has been planted at Bai Dinh pagoda in the northern province of Ninh Binh.
Hanoi to host painting exhibition featuring Vietnamese lotus flowers
VOV.VN - A lotus art exhibition is scheduled to get underway from March 25 to March 31 at Quan Su Pagoda, the headquarters of the Buddhist Sangha of Vietnam located in Hanoi, presenting viewers with a range of unforgettable feelings.
Bombax ceiba in full bloom across Hanoi
VOV.VN - When the warm spring sunshine begins to lighten the streets of the capital, it is also the time when fresh flowers of Hoa Gao or bombax ceiba trees bloom brilliantly around Hanoi.
One Pillar Pagoda in Khon Kaen province – symbol of Vietnam-Thailand friendship
A ceremony of was held in Thailand’s Khon Kaen province on March 18 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the One Pillar Pagoda, a symbol of the Vietnam-Thailand friendship in the locality.
