Day Of Vesak


Exhibition reveals links between Buddhism, Vietnamese culture (20-5-2008) An exhibition of paintings and sculptures, including many by monks, which opened in Ho chi minh city on May 18 high lights the close bonds between Buddhism and Vietnam’s millennia-old culture.
Construction on largest pagoda kicks off - Bai Dinh Pagoda (19-5-2008) The first stage of the construction of Bai Dinh Pagoda has just been finished to mark the 2008 United Nations Day of Vesak (UNDV) with attendance of more than 2,000 pilgrims, Buddhist monks and nuns on May 17.
Cultural activities welcome Vesak Day (15-5-2008) Around 100 professional artists performed alongside 108 Buddhist monks and nuns at the first music gala celebrating the UN Day of Vesak on May 14.
Cultural and art exhibition held to welcome Vesak - Vietnam Buddhist culture (14-5-2008) An exhibition featuring Buddhist culture and art opened at the National Convention Hall in Hanoi on May 13 as part of the celebrations of the United Nations Day of Vesak.
Music gala to be held during Buddhist festival (08-5-2008) Hanoi (VNA) – The United Nations Day of Vesak will be greated by a grand song and dance performance at the National Convention Centre on May 14.
Danang to celebrate Buddha’s birthday outdoors (07-5-2008) Danang (VNA) – The Lord Buddha’s birthday will be celebrated in central Danang city with a series of outdoor festivities.
Vietnam - Tours to North for U.N. Day of Vesak (30-4-2008) Viet nam will host the United Nations Day of Vesak for the first time at the National Conference Center in Ha noi from May 13-17. Vesak is a celebration of the Buddha’s birth, death, and enlightenment.
Pilgrimage tours to celebrate Vesak (25-4-2008) HCM City – The Ho chi minh City-based Vietravel has launched a series of pilgrimage tours to the land of Buddhism in Vietnam in the north in celebration of the United Nations’ Day of Vesak (UNDV), one of the most important Buddhist festivals marking the birth, enlightenment and passing away of Gautama Buddha.

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