The UN Day of Vesak 2019 Celebration, themed “Buddhist approach to global leadership and shared responsibilities for sustainable cities,” opened on May 12 at Tam Chuc Pagoda in Ha Nam province.
Vietnam always respects and supports the UN’s decision to make the Day of Vesak commemorating the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha a world cultural and religious festival, said National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.