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Vietnamese Buddhist Association hold requiem in RoK

The Vietnamese Buddhist Association in the Republic of Korea (RoK) held a requiem at Phung An pagoda in Seoul on March 11 to pray for national peace and prosperity.
Vietnamese Buddhist Association hold requiem in RoK ảnh 1Hundreds of Vietnamese Buddhist followers including migrant workers, students and members of Vietnam-RoK multicultural families across the RoK were present at the requiem (Photo: VNA)

Seoul (VNA) – The Vietnamese BuddhistAssociation in the Republic of Korea (RoK) held a requiem at Phung An pagoda inSeoul on March 11 to pray for national peace and prosperity.

Hundreds of Vietnamese Buddhist followersincluding migrant workers, students and members of Vietnam-RoK multiculturalfamilies across the RoK were present at the event.

Buddhist nun Thich Nu Gioi Tanh, Chairwoman ofthe Vietnamese Buddhist Association in the RoK, said the requiem aims to paytribute to ancestors and soldiers who sacrificed their lives for Vietnam’s nationalindependence and freedom.

She highlighted significant contributions ofVietnamese Buddhist community in the RoK to charitable activities in the hostsociety and the homeland.

At the ceremony, a representative from theVietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) Central Committee announced a decision torecognise the Vietnamese Buddhist Association in the RoK as a member of theVBS.

The association’s chairwoman pledged toaccompany other Vietnamese associations in the RoK to build a strong communityof overseas Vietnamese and contribute significantly to the development of thetwo countries’ relations.

At the end of the requiem, participants offeredincense and released flower garlands to commemorate the deceased and prayed fora New Year of peace and prosperity.-VNA
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