Buddhism spring festival to open in Son Tay town early February
The Khai Nguyen Pagoda in Hanoi’s suburban town of Son Tay will host a Buddhism spring festival from February 4-7 (the 8th-11th of the first lunar month).
The press conference on the Buddhism festival in Son Tay town, Hanoi. (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Khai Nguyen Pagoda in Hanoi’s suburban town of Son Tay will hosta Buddhism spring festival from February 4-7 (the 8th-11th of the first lunar month).
Most VenerableThich Dao Thinh, head monk of Khai Nguyen Pagoda, said at a press briefing onJanuary 23 that the festival aims to promote the country’s traditional culturalvalues, pray for a New Year of happiness, health and peace and encourage understanding,love, and community connection.
Highlights atthe event include a flower exhibition, a fair of vegan food and sport and folkgames like tugs of war, walking on stilts and boat racing.
Around 60vegetarian restaurants across the country are expected to attend the event,introducing vegetarian dishes and products at 60 booths. The Khai Nguyen Pagodaand participating restaurants hope to set a Guinness record with 1,000 hot potsof vegetarian food at the festival.
The festival isco-organised by Khai Ngu𝔉yen Pagoda, the An Lac business group, the Hanoimartial art association a♏nd the Vietnam Laughter Yoga club.-VNA
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The press conference on the Buddhism festival in Son Tay town, Hanoi. (Source: VNA)
