VietNamNet Bridge - For the first time, Buddhism was added to the Hue Festival to pray for peace and prosperity for the country. It is Quang Chieu Festival, which was held on May 1 at the Thuong Bac Park, Hue City by the Buddhist Sangha Executive Board of Thua Thien Hue Province.


 

The monks. 
 
 
 

The novices. 
 
 

Quang Chieu festival took place within 90 minutes and it was broadcast live on a local channel.

 
 

After the ancient dance called “Luc Cung Hoa Dang,” Buddhist monks released lanterns on the Huong River to wish for peace. 

 
 
 
 

Over 60% of Hue population are Buddhists.  
 
 
 
 
 
 

The festival attracts thousands of Buddhists and tourists. 

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