Opening writing festival and praying for vehicles participating in traffic at Duc Hau pagoda
(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of February 11, Duc Hau Pagoda in Nghi Duc Commune, Vinh City solemnly held a writing opening ceremony and prayed for the safety of vehicles participating in traffic on the road.
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| Before holding the Opening Pen Ceremony and praying for traffic vehicles, the monks prayed for peace for the Buddhists present at the ceremony. |
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| The Spring Writing and Calligraphy Ceremony is held solemnly and meaningfully. This is a beautiful cultural feature of the nation, expressing the wish for peace and success in studying and taking exams. |
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| The culture of giving calligraphy at the beginning of the year has been restored and maintained by Duc Hau Pagoda for the past four years, bringing peace to Buddhists and people coming to the pagoda. |
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| Ms. Truong Thi Ngoc Anh in Nghi Duc commune, Vinh city said: She asked for the word "Loc" with the hope that in the new year, she and her family will have good luck in business, everything will go smoothly, and her children will be obedient and study well. |
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| This year, at Duc Hau Pagoda, more than 500 cars returned to the pagoda to celebrate and each driver was given a car bell to hang on their car, praying for a year of safe traffic on the roads. |
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| These bells were brought back by monks from Bodh Gaya where Buddha practiced in India. |
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| In addition to being given calligraphy and car bells, Buddhists are also given writing pens, symbolizing a smooth and lucky new year. |