Vu Lan Festival is solemnly held with many touching rituals, thereby helping people deeply feel filial piety and gratitude for the birth and upbringing of their parents.
Since the beginning of the seventh lunar month, pagodas in the province have organized Vu Lan ceremonies to show gratitude to parents with the participation of thousands of people. In the photo: Vu Lan ceremony at Co Am pagoda (Dien Chau) with the participation of 6,000 people. Photo: Le KhuongVu Lan ceremony is held by pagodas in the main hall or in front of the pagoda yard with elaborate, thoughtful and solemn preparations by the organizing committee. In the photo: Vu Lan ceremony at Nguu Tu pagoda (Thanh Chuong) took place on the night of August 14. Photo: Huy Thu Vu Lan ceremonies at pagodas have received the attention of local party committees, authorities, departments, branches, unions, organizations, units, businesses... located in the area with fresh flower baskets. Photo: Huy ThuIn a solemn and respectful atmosphere, the Vu Lan ceremony took place with rituals bearing the mark of Buddhist culture such as: offering flowers, reciting Buddha's name, chanting Vu Lan sutra to show filial piety... In the photo: Flower offering ceremony at Co Am pagoda. Photo: Le Khuong Attending the Vu Lan ceremony, everyone listened to monks and nuns share dharma talks about the origin of Vu Lan and many contents related to the topic of filial piety in Buddhism, family morality, and the merit of giving birth and raising parents in a touching way. Photo: Huy Thu During the Vu Lan festival, the ceremony of pinning roses on the chest is solemnly held, showing the filial piety of children and grandchildren to their parents, and of Buddhists to monks. Each flower color symbolizes a different meaning: Red roses are for those who still have parents, sending a message to live lovingly while their parents are still alive. White roses are for those whose parents have passed away, reminding them to always remember their parents' upbringing... Photo: Huy Thu On the occasion of Vu Lan festival, some pagodas have given many meaningful gifts to Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, families with meritorious services, war invalids and martyrs, and families in difficult circumstances in the area. In the photo: Giving gifts to Vietnamese Heroic Mothers at Co Am Pagoda (Dien Chau). Photo: Le Khuong Vu Lan Festival opens a season of gratitude and filial piety with many humane messages, reminding generations of children to remember the birth and upbringing of their parents, grandparents, ancestors as well as previous generations. Mr. Cao Hung Diep, a Buddhist in Dien Lien commune (Dien Chau) shared: When Vu Lan season comes, I miss my parents very much. My parents have been gone for a long time. Loving my father and mother, I only know how to show filial piety by doing good deeds, practicing well to dedicate merit to my parents. Photo: Huy ThuThe hand-washing ritual for parents in the Vu Lan ceremony, along with the profound guidance of the monks, brought many people to tears. Ms. Tran Thu Trang in block 2A, Thanh Chuong town, attended the Vu Lan ceremony at Nguu Tu pagoda and shared: The program is very meaningful, leaving many deep impressions, helping people understand more about the spirit of filial piety and the merits of parents. Although I am 34 years old, this is the first time I held a towel to wipe my father's hands with so many emotions. I feel guilty towards my parents. Photo: Huy Thu At the end of the ceremonies, some pagodas held a candle lighting ceremony to express gratitude, creating a magical and shimmering night of flower lanterns. The Vu Lan ceremony expresses filial piety towards the merits of parents, in the spirit of gratitude and repayment, which is a beautiful feature in Buddhist culture and the tradition of the Vietnamese people. In the photo: Flower lanterns on Vu Lan night at Phuc My pagoda (Do Luong) Photo: Hoang Nam Vu Lan Ceremony at Nguu Tu Pagoda (Thanh Chuong). Video: Huy Thu
