Ba Den (Black Lady) Mountain Relic and Cultural Complex in the southwestern province of Tay Ninh has become an attractive tourist destination awaiting pilgrims and lovers of culture and nature in recent years.
Instead of sticking to traditional rituals, an increasing number of Vietnamese families take the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet) as an opportunity for traveling.
Given the complicated developments following the latest COVID-19 outbreak in the central city of Da Nang, religious organisations nationwide have issued guidance on disease prevention and control, including the temporary halt of gatherings.
Indonesia’s Minister of Religious Affairs Fachrul Razi announced on June 2 that the country decided to cancel the 2020 Haj pilgrimage as local Muslims are worried about the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The number of COVID-19 tests on at-risk groups, such as healthcare workers, migrants and new prisoners, is expected to double next month, in line with the Thai government's efforts to contain the virus, according to the Department of Disease Control (CDC).
PT Garuda Maintenance Facilities (GMF) AeroAsia, a company of flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, forecast stronger demand for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services from non-affiliated international airlines as a result of diverted flights due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Around 40,000 visitors made the pilgrimage to Huong Pagoda in Hanoi’s My Duc district on January 30, the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, to attend the opening of the longest running festival in the country.
The beauty of Yen Tu is the grandeur and tranquility of the mountains and forests mingled with the serenity and ancientness of the system of pagodas, towers and Zen realms.
At the mid-point between the old and new year, many people came to Ha pagoda in Hanoi to pray for good luck. This is also a beauty from many generations of Vietnamese people.
Yen Tu Mountain is located in the northeast of Vietnam, in Uong Bi city, Quang Ninh province, about 50km from Ha Long Bay and about 110km from Hanoi capital.
The open-air show “Tinh Hoa Bac Bo” is described as a truly standout tourism product of the capital city of Hanoi, helping nudge local culture closer to international friends.
The So Kien Basilica, ordained in 2010, (also known as Ke So Church) is an interesting destination with massive and East-West convergent architectural style.
The Ministry of Home Affairs of Myanmar reported that 13 people died and one is still missing when a ship carrying 25 pilgrims capsized in the country’s Mandalay region on July 24.
Over 7 million parishioners (nearly 8% of the population) of the Catholic Church in Vietnam who live in 4,500 parishes nationwide are making contributions to the country's development and prosperity.
The success of the UN Vesak 2019 has helped improve Vietnamese Buddhism in terms of its international integration. Besides, the event was an opportunity for Vietnam to promote spiritual tourism.
The Tam Chuc Pagoda festival kicked off in Kim Bang district in the northern province of Ha Nam on February 16, which falls on the 12th day of the first lunar month.
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