Ho Chi Minh City: Procession of flower palanquins to celebrate Buddha's Birthday.
On the evening of May 24th, a procession of the Buddha statue and a parade of 16 flower-decorated palanquins took place in Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate Buddha's birthday, Buddhist calendar 2570.
Báo Quân đội Nhân dân•24/05/2026
The event attracted the attention and participation of numerous monks, nuns, Buddhists, and people of Ho Chi Minh City, all in joyful anticipation of the Buddha's birthday.
The procession carrying the Buddha statue and flower palanquin, led by specialized committees under the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Association of Ho Chi Minh City, Giac Ngo Newspaper, and various Buddhist sects in the city, departed from An Quang Pagoda, moving along Su Van Hanh - Ngo Gia Tu - Le Hong Phong extended - 3 Thang 2 streets, before entering the main gate of Vietnam National Pagoda.
This is an annual event organized by the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Association of Ho Chi Minh City, marking the beginning of the city's Buddhist week-long celebration of Buddha's Birthday.
From 6 PM onwards, a large number of monks, nuns, and Buddhist followers welcomed the procession of palanquins to celebrate the Buddha's Birthday in a solemn and respectful atmosphere.
The procession moved through the streets, attracting large crowds of locals and tourists who came to watch and pay their respects.
The palanquin adorned with the statue of the infant Buddha stood out among the crowds participating in the procession.
The shimmering lights from the procession of flower-decorated palanquins contribute to the magical atmosphere during the Buddha's birthday season.
The flower palanquin was lavishly decorated, honoring the compassionate and peaceful values of Buddhism.
On 3 Tháng 2 Street, the section passing by Vietnam National Pagoda, between 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM, traffic is very heavy and moving slowly.
The Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Association of Ho Chi Minh City performs the rituals.
The procession of flower palanquins is one of the prominent cultural and spiritual activities during the Buddha's Birthday celebration in Ho Chi Minh City.
Numerous artists and writers from Ho Chi Minh City immersed themselves in the sacred atmosphere of the flower palanquin procession celebrating Buddha's birthday.
The Buddha's birthday is not only a sacred occasion for the Buddhist community, but it also contributes to spreading the message of peace, compassion, and a spirit of goodness in social life.
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