"Vu Lan - Filial piety and nation in 2025" with a series of meaningful activities

Most Venerable Thich Gia Quang, Vice Chairman of the Executive Council, Head of the Central Information and Communications Department of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, informed the press. *Photo: Bao Lam*

On the afternoon of June 3, at Quan Su Pagoda ( Hanoi ), the Central Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in coordination with Multimedia Investment and Trade Company Limited held a press conference to announce the program "Vu Lan - Filial Piety and Nation" in 2025.

The program aims to continue the tradition of accompanying the nation of Vietnamese Buddhism, on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2025); 80th anniversary of the successful August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2025); 80th anniversary of National Day (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025).

At the press conference, Most Venerable Thich Gia Quang, Vice President of the Executive Council, Head of the Central Information and Communications Department of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, said: Vu Lan is not only a religious ceremony, but also a reminder for each of us to return to the source of love, to the incomparable deep gratitude of our parents. At the same time, this is also an opportunity to arouse gratitude to the Fatherland, to our compatriots, and to those who sacrificed for the independence and freedom of the country.

According to Venerable Thich Gia Quang, from now until July 2569 of the Buddhist calendar - Vu Lan season, there are many emotional anniversaries of the nation, such as: 78 years of War Invalids and Martyrs Day, 80 years of the August Revolution and National Day September 2. These milestones remind every Vietnamese child of the four great graces in Buddhist teachings: Grace of parents, Grace of the Three Jewels, Grace of the nation and society and Grace of all living beings.

Scene of the press conference. *Photo: Bao Lam*

“Uncle Ho once taught: “Loyalty to the country, filial piety to the people”. If filial piety to parents is the root of filial piety, then filial piety to the people is the responsibility of each person towards the community and society. Let each person together lay a brick of filial piety to build a filial and loving society, so that when looking back, each person can be proud that: We have lived a life of gratitude and gratitude in the tradition of a nation that values loyalty and affection”, emphasized Venerable Thich Gia Quang.

Therefore, the program "Vu Lan - Filial Piety and Nation" in 2025 with a series of volunteer, cultural and spiritual activities spanning from June to September.

Reporters exchange information about the program "Vu Lan - Filial Piety and Nation" in 2025. *Photo: Bao Lam*

Specifically, on July 27, 2025, the Organizing Committee will organize a Gratitude Journey at Truong Son Martyrs Cemetery ( Quang Tri ). The incense offering ceremony will be combined with visiting and giving gifts to families with revolutionary contributions in Quang Tri province.

Next, is the journey to nurture and support children to go to school in the mountains and forests of Ha Giang province. Here, the Organizing Committee will coordinate with local authorities to present books, school supplies, and scholarships at the beginning of the new school year.

Within the framework of the program, the Organizing Committee launched an online writing and drawing contest “Lighting up filial piety - Illuminating the nation’s soul” in the form of writing and drawing. The contest encourages contestants to express their filial piety in a creative and genuine way. The deadline for receiving works is from now until July 31, 2025.

In addition, the Vu Lan Art Exchange Night “Filial piety and the sacred soul of the Fatherland” is scheduled to take place in Hanoi on the evening of August 30, 2025. The exchange night will have the presence and emotional sharing of venerable monks, nuns, and Buddhist monks about “The imprint of Vietnamese Buddhist monks in the cause of national resistance and salvation” through the periods.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/vu-lan-dao-hieu-va-dan-toc-nam-2025-voi-chuoi-hoat-dong-y-nghia-704399.html