VietNamNet Bridge - Seven lotus-shaped lanterns of over 3 meters high, 5.5 meters in diameter have been released to the newly revived canal of Nhieu Loc in HCM City on the occasion of the Buddha's birthday.

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The lanterns were launched on May 17. They have attracted the attention of many people.



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The canal banks are also decorated with small lotuses and Buddhist flags. 



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The lotus lanterns are hung along the 500m canal banks.



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According to Buddhist nun Thich Nu Hue Duc of the Kwan Yin Monastery, the lotus-shaped lanterns are hung to celebrate the Buddha's birthday and to pray for peace and national security. The lotuses also beautify the canal, calling people to preserve the landscape and ecological environment of the canal.


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