2019 Vesak Spectacle: Buddha's birthday celebration

May 13, 2019 - 22:00

If you couldn't make it to the Tam Chúc Pagoda in Hà Nam Province for the celebration of Buddha's birthday, here are a few photos of the spectacular views of the event that attracted tens of thousands of Buddhists and visitors this year.

A night view of the celebration from high above. VNA Photos

Volunteers light up candles at Vesak.

Monks during prayers at Vesak.

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