In pictures: Huong Pagoda Festival officially opens

Thousands of people from across the country headed to Huong Pagoda Festival 2023, which officially opened in Hanoi’s My Duc District on January 27, the sixth day of the first lunar month.
Most Venerable Thich Minh Hien, the abbot of Huong Pagoda, beats the drum to open the festival. (Photo: VNA)
Most Venerable Thich Minh Hien, the abbot of Huong Pagoda, beats the drum to open the festival. (Photo: VNA)
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Most Venerable Thich Minh Hien and other delegates offer incense at the opening ceremony of the festival. (Photo: VNA)

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A large number of visitors attend the festival. (Photo: VNA)

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A large number of visitors attend the festival. (Photo: VNA)

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An art performance at the opening ceremony. (Photo: VNA)

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An art performance at the opening ceremony. (Photo: VNA)

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An art performance at the opening ceremony. (Photo: VNA)

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Visitors from across the country to the festival. (Photo: VNA)

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Visitors from across the country to the festival. (Photo: VNA)

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Boats on Yen Stream take tourists to Huong Pagoda. (Photo: VNA)

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Boats on Yen Stream take tourists to Huong Pagoda. (Photo: VNA)

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