(Baonghean.vn) - On February 8, at Vien Quang Pagoda, Nam Thanh Commune (Nam Dan), a grand ceremony was held to pray for national peace and prosperity in the Spring of Dinh Dau, 2017.
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| The organizers said that nearly 10,000 people, including delegates, Buddhists, and tourists from inside and outside the province, attended the ceremony. This is the fourth time Vien Quang Pagoda has organized a grand ceremony to pray for national peace and prosperity. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| At the ancestral house, in front of the temple, on both sides and in front of the relic yard, large screens were placed for Buddhists and tourists to watch the ceremony. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The ceremony took place in a solemn atmosphere with rituals: singing the national anthem - religious songs, preaching, offering incense, singing praises to Buddha, wholeheartedly bowing, praying for national peace and prosperity... Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Worshiping the National Ancestors, expressing gratitude to the Hung Kings who founded the country, the Holy Kings, the brave mandarins and generals, and the heroic martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the cause of building and defending the country. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Each person attending the ceremony was given a book of "Ritual for National Peace and People's Peace" to pray for the country to always be peaceful and the people to be happy. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Thousands of Buddhists and tourists lined up to receive blessings after the ceremony. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Venerable Thich Chan Quang gives out lucky money to delegates attending the ceremony. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The joy of Buddhists on the great festival day. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| More than 600 young people, students, and pupils from Nghe An, Hanoi, Hue... came to the pagoda to do volunteer work, serving in the guidance, logistics, and security committees... Photo: Huy Thu |
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| About 8,000 meals were handed out to Buddhists and visitors, so that everyone attending the ceremony could have lunch at the temple. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Grandfather and grandson recorded a memorable moment while visiting the temple. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The free parking service in front of the temple gate is very well organized. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Doctors, nurses and students from Vinh Medical University came together to examine, treat and give medicine to people. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The stalls serving the needs of tourists on both sides of the temple gate make the festival even more bustling. Photo: Huy Thu |
Huy Thu
