Special ceremony of praying for peace and releasing flower lanterns at Bao Ha temple

On the evening of August 18 (the 15th day of the 7th lunar month of the year of the Dragon), at Bao Ha Temple in Bao Yen District, Lao Cai Province, a ceremony to pray for peace and release flower lanterns took place.

This is a traditional ceremony held annually in the Bao Ha Temple Festival program with the meaning of praying for national peace, people's peace, favorable weather, prosperity for everyone, and happiness for every family.

Buddhist dignitaries pray for peace. Photo: L.Nam

At the ceremony, Buddhist dignitaries, monks and nuns performed prayers for peace.

The peace-praying ceremony aims to commemorate the great contributions of Mr. Hoang Bay and his ancestors. At the same time, it helps monks, nuns, Buddhists, people and tourists better understand the history and traditions of building and defending the country of the nation.

After the prayer ceremony, delegates, together with local residents and tourists, performed the ritual of releasing flower lanterns on the Chay River. This year, Bao Ha Temple prepared 3,000 flower lanterns for Buddhists and local people attending the ceremony.

Many people came to the Chay River area, near Bao Ha Temple, to line up to attend the flower lantern releasing ceremony.

According to Buddhist beliefs, releasing flower lanterns on the river is to pray for national peace and prosperity, and for peace for everyone.

People and tourists perform the ritual of releasing flower lanterns on the Chay River. Photo: L.Nam

Bao Ha Temple Festival 2024 takes place from August 4 (July 1st of the lunar calendar). The main ceremony starts at 8:00 a.m. on August 20 (July 17th of the lunar calendar) at the festival grounds of the National Historical and Cultural Relic of Bao Ha Temple.

Within the framework of the Festival, there are many special activities such as: palanquin procession, incense offering ceremony, military worship ceremony, peace praying ceremony, releasing flower lanterns, festival welcoming art program, horse making competition, Bao Ha Temple Cup football tournament, sports , traditional folk games; trade fair and promotion of local agricultural and forestry products.

T.Toan

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/lung-linh-le-tha-hoa-dang-den-bao-ha-post308275.html