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To mark the 2569th Vesak Festival, the Việt Nam Buddhist Sangha in Huế Citym held a Buddha statue bathing ceremony on Sunday afternoon (the 14th day of the fourth lunar month), followed by a solemn procession from Diệu Đế Pagoda to Từ Đàm Pagoda, the capital of local Buddhism.
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| A solemn Buddha procession makes its way from Diệu Đế Pagoda to Từ Đàm Pagoda. — VNA/VNS Photos Tường Vi |
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| Despite the rain, faithful crowds welcome the Buddha procession along the streets. |
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| The Lễ Mộc Dục (Buddha statue bathing ceremony) is performed on the ceremonial platform at Diệu Đế Pagoda. |
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| A large number of monks, nuns, and Buddhist followers participate in the walking procession. |
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| The Buddha procession ceremony takes place in a solemn atmosphere. |
