Close-up of the procession of Buddha's relics to Quan Su Pagoda

On the afternoon of May 13, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha solemnly held a ceremony to carry Buddha's relics from Noi Bai airport to Quan Su pagoda (Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi ) - a pagoda over 500 years old. The procession of Buddha's relics passed through many streets of Hanoi, with the participation of traffic police to ensure traffic order and safety.

Cận cảnh cung rước xá lợi Phật về chùa Quán Sứ- Ảnh 1. — Buddha's relics are enshrined in the main hall of Quan Su Pagoda.

At around 5 p.m. the same day, the Buddha's relics were brought to Quan Su Pagoda. Here, the organizing committee held a ceremony and placed them in the main hall of the pagoda.

Before the procession and enshrinement of Buddha's relics, thousands of monks, nuns, and Buddhists gathered at Quan Su Pagoda to worship and perform the Buddha bathing ritual.

Solemn ceremony of bringing Buddha's relics to Quan Su Pagoda, thousands of people waiting

At around 7pm tonight, May 13, the procession will continue its journey through the streets and central areas of Hoan Kiem District such as Ly Thuong Kiet - Hang Bai - Dinh Tien Hoang - Le Thai To - Ba Trieu...

From May 14 to 16, Buddha's relics will be displayed on the first floor of Quan Su Pagoda's hall for Buddhists and people from all over to come and worship.

The organizers request that people maintain absolute order, do not film, take photos, or make offerings. Children under 2 years old and people wearing inappropriate clothing will not be allowed to enter the worship area.

Monks, Buddhists, locals and tourists do not need to register in advance. However, people should be happy, take their seats and not jostle when worshipping.