Thousands of people walk with Buddha statue on the streets of Ho Chi Minh City

On the evening of May 5, thousands of people walked more than 2 km to carry the Buddha statue, an activity within the series of events of the United Nations Day of Vesak held in Ho Chi Minh City.

On the evening of May 5 (April 8 of the lunar calendar), the procession of the infant Buddha statue was solemnly held. The ceremony took place from An Quang Pagoda (Su Van Hanh Street, District 10) to the main stage at Viet Nam Quoc Tu (3/2 Street, District 10).

On the evening of May 5 (April 8 of the lunar calendar), the procession of the infant Buddha statue was solemnly held. The ceremony took place from An Quang Pagoda (Su Van Hanh Street, District 10) to the main stage at Viet Nam Quoc Tu (3/2 Street, District 10).

People carrying Buddhist flags, lanterns, candles, wearing traditional costumes walk to the sound of bells and dharma speakers of monks.

People carrying Buddhist flags, lanterns, candles, wearing traditional costumes walk to the sound of bells and dharma speakers of monks.

The procession was led by the Venerables of the Ritual Committee, followed by flower palanquins, traditional music and representatives of Buddhist organizations. This year's event attracted a large number of participants and spread the joyful atmosphere of Buddha's birthday.

The procession was led by the Venerables of the Ritual Committee, followed by flower palanquins, traditional music and representatives of Buddhist organizations. This year's event attracted a large number of participants and spread the joyful atmosphere of Buddha's birthday.

Thousands of people marched in a procession carrying a Buddha statue on the evening of May 5. The Buddha's birthday procession and the Buddha bathing ceremony are among the sacred activities that kick off the Buddha's birthday week.

Thousands of people marched in a procession carrying a Buddha statue on the evening of May 5. The Buddha's birthday procession and the Buddha bathing ceremony are among the sacred activities that kick off the Buddha's birthday week.

The procession consisted of more than 50 colorful flower palanquins, representing departments and Buddhist establishments in Ho Chi Minh City. The procession journey lasted about 4 km from An Quang Pagoda to Viet Nam Quoc Tu, District 10.

The procession consisted of more than 50 colorful flower palanquins, representing departments and Buddhist establishments in Ho Chi Minh City. The procession journey lasted about 4 km from An Quang Pagoda to Viet Nam Quoc Tu, District 10.

Also participating in the procession of the Buddha statue were a number of artists such as: Miss Tieu Vy, actress Van Trang, singer Nhat Kim Anh...

Also participating in the procession of the Buddha statue were a number of artists such as: Miss Tieu Vy, actress Van Trang, singer Nhat Kim Anh...

Also participating in the procession of the Buddha statue were a number of artists such as: Miss Tieu Vy, actress Van Trang, singer Nhat Kim Anh...

Also participating in the procession of the Buddha statue were a number of artists such as: Miss Tieu Vy, actress Van Trang, singer Nhat Kim Anh...

Also participating in the procession of the Buddha statue were a number of artists such as: Miss Tieu Vy, actress Van Trang, singer Nhat Kim Anh...

At 7pm, the processions began to move from An Quang Pagoda along the route of Su Van Hanh - Ngo Gia Tu - Dien Bien Phu - Cao Thang - 3/2 Street. The atmosphere of the procession became solemn with hundreds of participants carrying flags, flowers and sparkling lights.

At 7pm, the processions began to move from An Quang Pagoda along the route of Su Van Hanh - Ngo Gia Tu - Dien Bien Phu - Cao Thang - 3/2 Street. The atmosphere of the procession became solemn with hundreds of participants carrying flags, flowers and sparkling lights.

Vu, Quynh and Thi (District 10) joined the Buddha procession on the evening of May 5. "We have been carrying the Buddha statue for 3 consecutive years. This year, the Vesak event was held in Ho Chi Minh City, so the procession was much larger, and the atmosphere on the road was also more bustling," Thi shared.

Vu, Quynh and Thi (District 10) joined the Buddha procession on the evening of May 5. "We have been carrying the Buddha statue for 3 consecutive years. This year, the Vesak event was held in Ho Chi Minh City, so the procession was much larger, and the atmosphere on the road was also more bustling," Thi shared.

The procession slowly and solemnly moved forward among the crowd standing on both sides of the street to pay their respects. Adults and children joined hands in worship on the sidewalk of 3/2 Street (District 10).

The procession slowly and solemnly moved forward among the crowd standing on both sides of the street to pay their respects. Adults and children joined hands in worship on the sidewalk of 3/2 Street (District 10).

After more than 2 hours of travel, the procession arrived at Viet Nam Quoc Tu at 9:00 p.m. The Buddha statue was taken down and a ceremony was held to place it on the flower pedestal in the pagoda.

After more than 2 hours of travel, the procession arrived at Viet Nam Quoc Tu at 9:00 p.m. The Buddha statue was taken down and a ceremony was held to place it on the flower pedestal in the pagoda.

According to Buddhist teachings, Buddha's birthday is the occasion to celebrate the appearance of Buddha Shakyamuni on earth. He was Prince Siddhartha, born in Lumbini Garden in present-day Nepal.

According to Buddhist teachings, Buddha's birthday is the occasion to celebrate the appearance of Buddha Shakyamuni on earth. He was Prince Siddhartha, born in Lumbini Garden in present-day Nepal.

After the ceremony, many people from outside came into the Vietnam National Temple to bathe the Buddha. This is a way to show respect and joy to welcome the Buddha's appearance.

After the ceremony, many people from outside came into the Vietnam National Temple to bathe the Buddha. This is a way to show respect and joy to welcome the Buddha's appearance.

The Buddha bathing ceremony originated from the legend of the two Dragon Kings using hot and cold water to bathe the prince on the day he was born. This practice symbolizes purification and a new beginning.

The Buddha bathing ceremony originated from the legend of the two Dragon Kings using hot and cold water to bathe the prince on the day he was born. This practice symbolizes purification and a new beginning.

Also at Vietnam National Pagoda, the opening ceremony to worship the relics of Bodhisattva Thich Quang Duc will begin at 2:00 p.m. on May 6 and last until May 10.

Also at Vietnam National Pagoda, the opening ceremony to worship the relics of Bodhisattva Thich Quang Duc will begin at 2:00 p.m. on May 6 and last until May 10.

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