Pilgrims flock to Yen Tu Buddhist spring festival
VOV.VN - The Yen Tu Buddhist spring festival officially opened on February 25, the 10th day of the first lunar month, at Uong Bi city in the northern province of Quang Ninh, with the attendance of numerous Buddhist followers and visitors.
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The festival begins with a solemn procession and traditional rituals at the great hall of the Yen Tu festival tourism services centre in Uong Bi city. |
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Those in attendance were State Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, former State Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan, local authorities and representatives from Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS). |
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Thousands of Buddhist followers, residents, and visitors gather for the opening ceremony. |
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A special art performance during the event depicts the lifelong journey of a Buddhist monk. |
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Nguyen Duc Long,chairman of Quang Ninh province province People’s Committee and Most Venerable Thich Thanh Quyet, head of the Quang Ninh provincial Buddhist Sangha Executive Council, conduct traditional rituals at the event. |
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Delegates offer incense to King Monk Tran Nhan Tong. |
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Most Venerable Thich Thien Nhon, President of the VBS Executive Council at the seal-stamp ceremony, one of the most important rituals of the festival. |
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Delegates cut the ribbons inaugurating Truc Lam Yen Tu Cultural Centre, built with the backing of a total investment capital of VND1 trillion. |
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Crowds form an orderly queue as they wait to make their way to the peak of Dong pagoda. |
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