These days, the streets of Ho Chi Minh City are adorned with flags, lanterns, and various decorative displays, contributing to the city's unique cultural and spiritual beauty.

Buddhists are joining hands to beautify the city's landscape through practical actions, such as collecting garbage, sweeping sidewalks, decorating with lanterns and lotus flower models, creating streets that are not only vibrant but also clean, beautiful, and civilized.

At the temples, numerous devout Buddhists respectfully offer incense and perform traditional rituals such as bathing the Buddha statue, chanting scriptures, and releasing floating lanterns to pray for national peace and prosperity, expressing their reverence for the Buddha. In the serene atmosphere, the sound of temple bells blends with the faint scent of incense, creating a solemn and peaceful ambiance amidst the bustling urban life.

People took advantage of the occasion to wear traditional ao dai dresses, capturing beautiful moments by the picturesque canal, shimmering in the festive atmosphere.  

Phap Hoa Pagoda, where the permanent office of the Central Culture Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Association is located, is situated along the Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe canal.
In 2015, Ho Chi Minh City officially recognized Phap Hoa Pagoda as a city-level historical relic. The pagoda is famous for its Lantern Festival held every Buddha's Birthday, attracting many locals and tourists to worship.
Amidst the solemn atmosphere of the Buddha's birthday season, the ritual of bathing the Buddha statue is respectfully performed by many people.
Around the temple, the trees and railings along the canal are decorated with vibrant pink lotus flowers.
Many locals came to the canal bank area to take pictures.
Lanterns are sold in areas near the temple, ready to serve locals and tourists participating in the lantern-releasing activity on the canal, praying for national peace and prosperity.
Van Tho Pagoda, built in the 19th century, is one of the oldest pagodas in Ho Chi Minh City.

The altars are erected solemnly in many temples, prominently featuring statues of the infant Buddha along with seven golden lotus flowers, creating an atmosphere that is both serene and intimate.

To celebrate Buddha's birthday, many streets are brightly decorated with flags, flowers, lanterns, and banners, creating a vibrant cultural and spiritual scene.

The Buddha's Birthday celebration is not only a significant day for Buddhism, but also an opportunity for the community to come together to spread compassion and faith in a peaceful and happy life.
Seven lotus flowers stand out on the Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe canal section in front of Quan Am Monastery. This imagery depicts the Buddha taking seven steps upon his birth, with lotus flowers blooming beneath his feet at each step.
This year's Buddha's Birthday week takes place from May 24th to 31st (corresponding to the 8th to 15th day of the 4th lunar month) with many activities such as the Buddha bathing ceremony, sermons, flower float parades, lantern release, and cultural and artistic programs at many temples and monasteries.

    Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/xa-hoi/dan-toc-ton-giao/tin-tuc/tp-ho-chi-minh-lung-linh-ruc-ro-mua-phat-dan-1041059