In pictures: Sparkling lanterns celebrate UN Day of Vesak 2025

A lantern floating ceremony took place at Lang Le Cultural Park, Le Minh Xuan Commune, Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City on the evening of May 6, as part of the United Nations (UN) Day of Vesak 2025.
This was one of the most significant spiritual rituals within the framework of the UN Day of Vesak 2025.
This was one of the most significant spiritual rituals within the framework of the UN Day of Vesak 2025.
The event drew around 12,000 participants, with 35,000 lit lanterns, creating a shimmering, mystical atmosphere.

The event drew around 12,000 participants, with 35,000 lit lanterns, creating a shimmering, mystical atmosphere.
The festival began with a meditation ritual around the lake and chanting prayers led by venerable monks and nuns

The festival began with a meditation ritual around the lake and chanting prayers led by venerable monks and nuns
At the Minh Chau Lecture Hall, monks, nuns and Buddhist followers lit the lotus lanterns they held in their hands.

At the Minh Chau Lecture Hall, monks, nuns and Buddhist followers lit the lotus lanterns they held in their hands.
The lanterns symbolised the light of Buddhist wisdom, dispelling ignorance and guiding people toward the path of virtue.

The lanterns symbolised the light of Buddhist wisdom, dispelling ignorance and guiding people toward the path of virtue.
Each lantern is lit, each person prays to send a wish for peace, kindness, and serenity for themselves and for everyone.

Each lantern is lit, each person prays to send a wish for peace, kindness, and serenity for themselves and for everyone.
Each lantern in hand is a symbol of light that erases all sufferings, together building a beautiful life.

Each lantern in hand is a symbol of light that erases all sufferings, together building a beautiful life.
This was not only a sacred occasion for monks, nuns, and Buddhist followers, but also a symbol of peace and compassion spreading among the community.

This was not only a sacred occasion for monks, nuns, and Buddhist followers, but also a symbol of peace and compassion spreading among the community.
Thousands of lotus-shaped lanterns were gently released onto the still surface of the lake, accompanied by the resonant sounds of the bell and the spreading murmur of prayers.

Thousands of lotus-shaped lanterns were gently released onto the still surface of the lake, accompanied by the resonant sounds of the bell and the spreading murmur of prayers.
Nearly 12,000 participants with glowing lanterns took part in the floating lantern ritual at Lang Le Cultural Park.

Nearly 12,000 participants with glowing lanterns took part in the floating lantern ritual at Lang Le Cultural Park.
Thousands joined together in prayer for national peace and prosperity, and for humanity to overcome sufferings and the upheavals.

Thousands joined together in prayer for national peace and prosperity, and for humanity to overcome sufferings and the upheavals.

THE ANH

Translated by NDO

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