Many temples in Nam Dan organized the Vu Lan festival in 2016.
(Baonghean.vn) - NThese days, a warm atmosphere celebrating the Vu Lan festival has prevailed in many temples throughout Nam Dan district. The event has attracted thousands of Buddhists.ughVisitors from far and wide, along with a large number of local people, participated. This was an opportunity for children and grandchildren to show their filial piety and gratitude for the upbringing they received from their parents, demonstrating the nation's tradition of remembering one's roots.
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| Vu Lan Festival 2016 at Vien Quang Pagoda |
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| The Vu Lan Festival badge-pinning ceremony for Buddhist followers. |
Accordingly, on August 14th, at Vien Quang Pagoda in Nam Thanh commune, Nam Dan district (Nghe An province), the 2016 Vu Lan Festival (Buddhist calendar 2560) was held. Representatives from the Nghe An Provincial Buddhist Association, local government leaders, and a large number of Buddhists, citizens, and pilgrims from all over participated in the ceremony. The pagoda organized various activities such as lectures on the meaning of the Vu Lan Festival, moral conduct, and the spirit of Buddhist devotion.
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| A large number of locals and tourists from all over participated in the Vu Lan filial piety ceremony at Vien Quang Pagoda. |
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| Children participate in the lantern-releasing ceremony at Vinh Phuc Temple, praying for peace and celebrating the grand festival. |
Earlier, on the evening of August 13th, a cultural program and lantern-releasing ceremony took place at Vinh Phuc Pagoda in Nam Xuan commune. Thousands of Buddhists and local people participated in releasing lanterns to express gratitude to the deceased and to pray for good fortune and peace for all families.
Pham Dong
