The Kathina Festival
The Kathina Festival is a major observance of Theravada Buddhism. It is the time for people to offer flowers and new robes for monks as well as pray for good weather and happiness. This year, the festival held at the Khmer Pagoda at the Culture-Tourism Village of Vietnamese ethnic groups in Dong Mo, Hanoi attracted a large number of Buddhist followers nationwide.
Hue Temples Adorned for Lord Buddha’s Birthday Commemoration
To commemorate Lord Buddha’s 2567th birthday, pagodas located throughout Thua Thien-Hue province’s Hue region have been decorated with national flags, flowers, and lotus-shaped lanterns.
Bridge Points Around the Globe Honor Merle Ratner
On February 29, at 6:30 am (Vietnam time), a commemorative gathering for Merle Ratner took place simultaneously in New York City (USA) and across over 100 virtual platforms around the globe. Among the participants joining the event remotely from Hanoi were Nguyen Ngoc Hung, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, and numerous individuals from the Vietnamese community.
The People of Ho Chi Minh City Honor the Life of Party Leader Nguyen Phu Trong
Hordes of mourners assembled at the Vinh Nghiem Pagoda in Vietnam’s bustling Ho Chi Minh City on a sombre July 22nd. They united to honour the life and legacy of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, who had passed away three days prior in the nation’s capital, Hanoi.
Citizens Pay Homage to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong with Incense Offerings
On July 23, Hanoi’s Quan Su Pagoda became a place of collective mourning for local residents as they gathered to pay their respects and grieve the loss of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
