Solemn ceremony to pray for national peace and prosperity at the beginning of Spring at pagodas in Nghe An

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(Baonghean.vn) - The Spring prayer ceremony at pagodas praying for peace and prosperity for the country and for the people's safety and happiness attracts tens of thousands of participants.

In the early days of the Year of the Dragon, many pagodas in Nghe An have held ceremonies to pray for national peace and prosperity, such as Chi Linh Pagoda (Yen Thanh), Co Am Pagoda (Dien Chau), Phuc Lac Pagoda (Nghi Loc), Ha Pagoda, and Vien Quang Pagoda (Nam Dan), attracting tens of thousands of participants. In the photo: Buddhists attend the ceremony to pray for national peace and prosperity at Vien Quang Pagoda (Nam Dan). Photo: An Nam

For the grand ceremony to take place solemnly, the pagodas have prepared meticulously, from the stages of landscape decoration, reception, ceremony program, security and order, logistics... In the photo: Welcoming monks to the ceremony to pray for national peace and prosperity at Co Am Pagoda (Dien Chau). Photo: Le Khuong

Depending on specific conditions, the pagoda organizes the National Peace and Prosperity Prayer Ceremony on the most favorable days, which can be held during the day or at night. The grand ceremony is held in the main hall of the pagoda. In the photo: Scene of the National Peace and Prosperity Prayer Ceremony in the main hall of Vien Quang Pagoda (Nam Dan). Photo: An Nam

The ceremonies took place in a solemn and dignified atmosphere with rituals: singing the national anthem, religious songs, praising Buddha, chanting prayers for national peace and prosperity... Photo: An Nam

At the ceremony, on the occasion of the New Year, the monks and nuns happily sent New Year wishes to the delegates, monks and nuns, Buddhists and visitors and spent a certain amount of time talking about the meaning of the great ceremony to pray for national peace and prosperity, about love for the homeland and country... Photo: Le Khuong

To serve Buddhists and visitors attending the ceremony, some pagodas had to set up large LED screens inside and outside the pagoda grounds to transmit images, in order to meet the needs of Buddhists and people to witness the ceremony. In the photo: The ceremony to pray for national peace and prosperity at Phuc Lac Pagoda (Nghi Loc). Photo: Le Khuong

Buddhists send their sincere prayers to the Triple Gem, wishing for prosperity and happiness for their families, homeland and country. Photo: Le Khuong

During the grand ceremony, Vien Quang Pagoda (Nam Dan) held a ceremony to worship the Hung Kings, to pay tribute to the wise kings and leaders who had contributed to the country, and to the heroic martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the cause of building and defending the country. Photo: An Nam

At the end of the ceremonies, Buddhists offered incense and flowers to Buddha. The temple distributed spring "luck" to Buddhists near and far. Photo: An Nam

The ceremony to pray for national peace and prosperity ended in the joy of monks, nuns, Buddhists and tens of thousands of participants, hoping for a peaceful and happy new year. Photo: An Nam

National peace and prosperity ceremony at Vien Quang Pagoda (Nam Dan). Video: An Nam

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