To Dinh Giac Lam, Ba Thien Hau and Giac Vien pagodas are over 200 years old, which are closely associated with the formation and development of Ho Chi Minh City.


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Giac Lam Pagoda on Lac Long Quan Str, Tan Binh Dist was built in 1744. It is one of the oldest pagodas in Ho Chi Minh City.






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The pagoda consists of three main buildings: the main ceremonial hall, the dharma preaching hall and the meal hall.






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Giac Vien Pagoda on Lac Long Quan Str, Tan Binh Dist was constructed in 1789. It underwent major restorations in 1899 and 1910.







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It is said that Emperor Gia Long of the Nguyen Dynasty used to worship at Giac Vien, known as the centre of Buddhism for six southern provinces in the 19th century. 







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Ba Thien Hau Pagoda on Nguyen Trai Str, Dist 5 is dedicated to Thien Hau, the Lady of the Sea, who is also known as Mazu.






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The festival to worship Thien Hau on the 23rd day of the third lunar month is one of the most popular annual festivities of the ethnic Chinese group in Vietnam.






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Phung Son Pagoda on Feb.3rd Str, Dist 11 was established in the early 19th century.







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Sung Duc Pagoda on Truong Tho Str, Thu Duc Dist was built in 1806.






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