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Vien Quang Pagoda releases more than 12 tons of fish into Lam River

Huy Thu• DNUM_CBZACZCACE 16:26

(Baonghean.vn) - The animal release ceremony not only has spiritual significance, but also has practical significance in regenerating aquatic resources, protecting the environment, and balancing the natural ecosystem.

On the morning of February 21, at the Lam River wharf near Vua Mai Temple, Nam Dan Town, Vien Quang Pagoda, Nam Thanh Commune (Nam Dan) held a ceremony to release animals and fish into the Lam River with the participation of thousands of Buddhists. Before releasing animals, monks performed a ceremony to offer alms and pray for the victims who drowned in the river. Photo: Huy Thu

Since early morning, many trucks have transported large quantities of fish to the river wharf, waiting to be released. Photo: Huy Thu

Some of these fish are packed in sacks, some are released in nets along the riverbank, and the rest are left on the truck. Photo: Huy Thu

Immediately after the visa ceremony ended, young Buddhists and many people attending the ceremony quickly transported the fish down to the river to release. Photo: Huy Thu

To release the fish quickly and ensure a high survival rate, the Board of Trustees of Vien Quang Pagoda and related members organized the transportation of the fish onto boats and brought them to the middle of Lam River for release. Photo: Huy Thu

The released fish come in many different sizes, purchased by the temple from fish farms in the province to ensure good quality; the fish include: silver carp, bighead carp, grass carp... Photo: Huy Thu

Mr. Nguyen Tat Vinh - Head of the Board of Trustees of Vien Quang Pagoda shared: The animal release ceremony is held annually by the pagoda. In this release, the pagoda released more than 12 tons of various types of fish into Lam River. In order for the ceremony to go well, the pagoda made careful preparations, from welcoming and guiding Buddhists, to performing the ceremony, releasing fish,... Photo: Huy Thu

A large boat carrying many bags of fish runs along the Lam River so that Buddhists can safely release fish in the middle of the river. Photo: Huy Thu

According to Buddhist beliefs, releasing animals means directly saving the lives of living beings, training compassion and love. The releasing ceremony not only has spiritual and religious significance, but also contributes to regenerating aquatic resources, protecting the environment, and balancing the natural ecosystem. Photo: Huy Thu

After the release ceremony, environmental sanitation work, cleaning up sacks, plastic bags, and cleaning the riverbank were quickly carried out by everyone. Photo: Huy Thu

Bustling scene of releasing animals on Lam River. Video: Huy Thu

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