Similar to their fellow Hong Kong residents, Vietnamese individuals in this Special Administrative Region often visit pagodas during traditional festivals to worship Buddha. The Vu Lan Festival, which occurs on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month (August 18 this year), is a significant event for the Vietnamese community. Many have attended a pagoda named “Phap Xuat Duy Giac,” a Sino-Vietnamese term.
According to Tran Thi Phuong, the pagoda’s manager, it was founded over 60 years ago by a Vietnamese nun. In the past, it was a bustling place of worship with many followers and visitors. However, after the nun’s passing in 1999, the number of visitors declined due to a lack of keepers. Tran Thi Phuong, who now cares for the pagoda, chants prayers daily, wishing for good health for her family and peace worldwide.
Hoang My An, a Vietnamese expatriate in Hong Kong, shared that during the Vu Lan Festival, the community comes together to visit Buddhist pagodas. They pray for the well-being of their families and express gratitude to their ancestors and parents. This tradition helps maintain and pass down cultural practices to future generations.
Le Thi Hong Viet, another Vietnamese living abroad, also emphasized the importance of visiting pagodas during this festival. She shared that it is a long-standing tradition for Vietnamese people to pray for good health and peace. In addition to these visits, many Vietnamese in Hong Kong also participate in releasing caught animals, believing that it will bring good fortune to their families and themselves.
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