Ninh Binh: President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayaka visited Bai Dinh Pagoda in Ninh Binh province as part of his ongoing visit to Vietnam. During his visit, the President participated in the inauguration and incense-offering ceremony at the Bodhi Tree Garden. He also took part in planting a commemorative tree and offered prayers at the Hall of the Buddhas of the Three Times.
According to Vietnam News Agency, the visit to Bai Dinh Pagoda is a significant part of President Dissanayaka’s schedule in Vietnam, emphasizing the cultural and spiritual connections between the two countries. The Bodhi Tree Garden, where the inauguration took place, holds special significance as it symbolizes enlightenment and peace, values that resonate with the shared cultural heritage of Sri Lanka and Vietnam.