At the beginning of the year, go to the temple to see the world's largest Jade Buddha statue.

(Baonghean.vn) - Hundreds of Buddhists from all over the country attended the opening ceremony of the World Peace Jade Buddha statue exhibition and joined in welcoming the new year at Dai Tue Pagoda (Nam Anh commune, Nam Dan district).

On the evening of January 27 (New Year's Eve), hundreds of monks, nuns and Buddhists from pagodas in the province gathered at Dai Tue Pagoda in Nam Anh Commune, Nam Dan District to attend the official opening ceremony of the World Peace Jade Buddha Statue Exhibition and the ritual of praying for world peace and national prosperity. Attending the opening night, Buddhists also participated in activities to welcome the New Year and receive spring blessings.

Venerable Thich Tho Lac, monks, nuns and Buddhists worshiped the jade statue, praying for national peace and prosperity.

Previously, on the afternoon of January 21 (December 24 of the lunar calendar), the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Nghe An province held a ceremony to welcome the Jade Buddha of World Peace from Diec Pagoda (Vinh City) to Dai Tue Pagoda (Nam Dan) with the participation of thousands of people.

Forklift prepares to bring Buddha statue into the main hall of Dai Tue Pagoda on the evening of December 24 (lunar calendar).

The jade Buddha statue is on display from now until February 11 (January 15 of the lunar calendar). Along with the jade Buddha statue exhibition, many other activities are also held at the pagoda such as: discussions; art performances; photo exhibition; opening call for wisdom; offering ceremony of 500kg of Chung cake./.

Thanh Cuong