Hue imperial city is considered as a Buddhist center in Vietnam. After two years of being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2566th Vesak (Buddha's birthday) has been organized solemnly with a joyful atmosphere throughout the city.
It is one of the activities that welcomes the summer festival which will help ignite the preparation for the Hue Festival Week 2022 with the theme “Cultural heritage with integration and development” scheduled to take place in June.
The Vesak celebration is not only a religious activity for Buddhists, but is also a cultural event that enriches the beliefs and spiritual life of people in the ancient capital.
This year, locals and Buddhists in Hue have celebrated the Vesak with meaningful activities. The jubilant atmosphere will spread from pagodas and monasteries to alleys and each house.
The Vesak celebration at Dieu De pagoda, a well-known ancient one in Hue. Photo: Thanh Hoa
The ritual Buddhist procession by the monks in Hue. Photo: Thanh Hoa
Buddha bathing ritual solemnly held at Dieu De pagoda. Photo: Thanh Hoa
Monks in Hue pay their respects to the Buddha. Photo: Thanh Hoa
A Buddhist procession from Dieu De pagoda to Tu Dam pagoda. Photo: Thanh Hoa
Jubilant atmosphere during the Vesak celebration. Photo: Thanh Hoa
A music troupe parades on the street. Photo: Thanh Hoa
Respectfully carrying the Buddha on a flower carriage. Photo: Thanh Hoa
Flower lantern dances on the street. Photo: Thanh Hoa
Tourists and locals watch the Buddhist procession in the rain. Photo: Thanh Hoa
The Buddhist procession parades on major streets in Hue. Photo: Thanh Hoa
A celebration takes place at Tu Dam pagoda. Photo: Thanh Hoa
Nuns, monks, Buddhists and visitors attend the Vesak celebration at Tu Dam pagoda. Photo: Thanh Hoa
Following her mother to the pagoda. Photo: Thanh Hoa
Foreign visitors at the Vesak celebration in Hue. Photo: Thanh Hoa
Offering flowers to the Buddha. Photo: Thanh Hoa
Visiting Thien Mu pagoda. Photo: Thanh Hoa
Hue girls at Thien Mu pagoda. Photo: Thanh Hoa
Flags on the road during the Vesak celebration. Photo: Thanh Hoa
Seven lotus flowers on the Perfume river. Photo: Thanh Hoa
- By Thanh Hoa Translated by Nguyen Tuoi
