Nghe An: Thousands of people jostle to get the first calligraphy of Spring
(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of February 9 (January 5), thousands of people came to Dai Tue Pagoda (Nam Anh Commune, Nam Dan District) to attend the Peach Blossom Festival - Opening the Pen to Pray for Wisdom.
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| Dai Tue Pagoda is located on the highest peak of Dai Hue mountain range. It is the only pagoda in Vietnam that worships Buddha Mother Dai Tue. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| Here, the Opening Pen Ceremony to Pray for Wisdom was held for the first time in 2012. This activity has become a beautiful spiritual and cultural feature every time Tet comes. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| The Opening Pen Ceremony to Pray for Wisdom has the meaning of cultivating morality, faith and determination for a good and prosperous new year, thereby arousing love for the homeland and country, especially the good traditional cultural values of the nation. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| This year, the Opening Writing Ceremony was held on February 9. Despite the hot weather, thousands of Buddhists and tourists from all over the world still attended. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| People line up to ask for calligraphy. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| Most young people come to ask for the words "dang khoa", "do dat" or "hieu hoc" with the hope that their studies will be smooth. Adults mainly ask for the word "peace"... Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| Each person asks for calligraphy according to their own wishes, but the common sentiment is to pray for a new year of prosperity, peace, and health. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| In addition to asking for calligraphy, many people also ask for the seal of Buddha Mother Dai Tue with the wish to bring luck and peace to their families and loved ones in the year of the Pig. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
