A requiem in tribute to soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the nation was held on Luc Dau river, the northern province of Hai Duong on September 16.
Participants commemorate fallen Vietnamese soldiers from throughout history, including those who fought against the Yuan-Mongol invaders from the north during the Tran dynasty in the 13th and 14th centuries (Photo:VNA)
They also pray for national peace and prosperity for all people (Photo:VNA)
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Following the sombre ceremony, thousands of colorful flower-shaped lanterns are released along the Luc Dau River. The event concludes with a vibrant firework display (Photo:VNA)
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Hundrends of youngsters release lanterns to the Luc Dau river (Photo:VNA)
The Vietnamese Buddhist Association in the Republic of Korea (RoK) held a requiem at Phung An pagoda in Seoul on April 7 to pray for national peace and prosperity in Vietnam.
Vesak is the most sacred day to millions of Buddhists worldwide. The UN General Assembly in 1999 recognised the Day of Vesak to celebrate the thrice-sacred event of the life of the Buddha Gautama.
A requiem for peace and prosperity took place at the Tam Chuc Buddhism Culture Centre in Ha Nam province on May 13. The event was part of activities to celebrate the UN Day of Vesak.
The Buddhist Sangha of the northern border province of Ha Giang held a requiem for the souls of people who sacrificed their lives for the nation’s freedom, independence and integrity, at the Vi Xuyen’s National Martyrs’ Cemetery in Ha Giang province on July 7.
A requiem was held on July 20 in the southern bank of the historical Thach Han river in the central province of Quang Tri to pray for the soul of heroic martyrs.
The Vietnamese communities in Laos and the Republic of Korea on July 27 held grand requiems to pay tribute to soldiers who sacrificed their lives to the nation on the occasion of the 72nd War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27).
