Da nang: The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) chapter in Hue city on May 21 held a ceremony to place seven giant lotus lanterns on the Huong River in Thuan Hoa ward to mark Vesak celebrations BE 2570. A lighting ceremony for the seven lotus lanterns, praying for national peace and prosperity, will take place on the evening of May 24, marking the opening of the Vesak celebrations in Hue. The main Vesak ceremony is scheduled for May 31 and will feature a flower-adorned vehicle parade and a floating lantern festival at the Nghinh Luong Dinh relic site along the northern bank of the Huong River.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the events underscore the importance of Vesak in promoting Vietnam's humanitarian traditions. The celebrations aim to foster a spirit of peace and prosperity across the nation, reflecting the deep-rooted cultural and spiritual values associated with Vesak in Vietnam. The inclusion of the flower-adorned vehicle parade and the floating lantern festival adds a vibrant cultural dimension to the ceremonies, drawing participants and spectators from throughout the region.