4 famous pagodas in Ho Chi Minh City
If you plan to go to the temple to pray for health and peace during Vu Lan’s holiday, don’t miss these tranquil places in Ho Chi Minh City.
A day for filial piety: the Vu Lan Festival
One of Vietnamese important traditions of the year is just around the corner, providing people a chance to send on their prayers and positive thoughts to hope for continued good times.
Celebration of Vu Lan Festival in the 7th Lunar Month Among Vietnamese People
In Vietnam, the 7th full moon festival is called “Vu Lan bao hieu” (Parents’ Day) or “Xa toi vong nhan” (Wandering Soul’s Day). This is the second largest annual traditional festival in Vietnam after the lunar New Year (Tet) festival, and is celebrated by Vietnamese people through various religious rituals.
Thousands of Buddhist followers celebrate Vu Lan Festival
The Vu Lan Festival opened on August 6 and saw thousands of Buddhist followers flock to the Kim Son Pagoda in Hoa Binh province in order to show their great appreciation and gratitude for their parents and ancestors.
Vietnamese in South Korea Gather for Vu Lan Festival
Celebration of Vu Lan Festival by Vietnamese Community in South Korea
Parents’ Day in Vietnam, also known as Wandering Soul’s Day is the second most important holiday of the year, coming in close second to the Tet holiday. During this celebration, thanks and appreciation are given to both parents and ancestors, as well as welcoming the “wandering souls”.
