Ho Chi Minh City: More than 10,000 individuals gathered at the Vietnam Buddhist Academy and the Lang Le Cultural Park for a candle-lighting ritual in the evening of May 6. This event aimed to pray for world peace as part of the UN Day of Vesak 2025 celebrations.
According to Vietnam News Agency, the gathering saw the participation of around 1,200 international delegates from 80 countries and five territories. The event also included 800 Vietnamese monks and nuns, approximately 4,000 young residents of Ho Chi Minh City, and numerous local Buddhist followers. The candle-lighting ritual was a significant part of the celebrations, underscoring the importance of peace and unity among diverse global communities.