Lord Buddha’s 2,562nd birthday celebrated in HCM City

The Ho Chi Minh City Buddhist Sangha held a music gala named “Lua thieng bat diet” (Eternal sacred fire) on May 27 as part of the activities to celebrate Lord Buddha’s 2,562nd birthday.

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A musical performance at the event (Photo: VNA)

HCM City (VNA) – The Ho Chi Minh City Buddhist Sangha held a music galanamed “Lua thieng bat diet” (Eternal sacred fire) on May 27 as part of theactivities to celebrate Lord Buddha’s 2,562nd birthday.

More than 20 art performances at the programme extolled Lord Buddha, the MostVenerable Thich Quang Duc who immolated himself to oppose against Buddhistsuppression 55 years ago, as well as praise patriotism.

The event drew the participation of monks, nuns, Buddhist followers and localpeople from all walks of life.

A Buddhist cultural week is underway in Ho Chi Minh City from May 22-29 with awide range of activities, including Buddha bathing ceremonies, presenting 1,000gifts to disadvantaged households in District 10, and incense offering at the monumentdedicated to Most Venerable Thich Quang Duc.

An exhibition on life and religious career of the Most Venerable Thich QuangDuc is part of the activities as well.

Works on Buddhist culture and art are also on display on the occasion.-VNA

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