Hue in Buddha's birthday season, solemn and different

Hue has long been known as the country's major Buddhist cultural center. Every year, on the occasion of Buddha's birthday, the ancient capital of Hue is resplendent with flags and flowers on the streets, pagodas and Buddhist families.

Walking along the banks of the Perfume River these days, people will see Truong Tien Bridge filled with flags and flowers of the grand ceremony.

On the Huong River, 7 giant pink lotus platforms were also lit up, blending with thousands of shimmering lanterns decorated on the city's major streets... all leaving an unforgettable impression.

Buddhist flags and national flags flying on Truong Tien bridge on Buddha's birthday

"Hue during Buddha's birthday is very special, the ancient and peaceful features as usual, mixed with the brilliant but sacred atmosphere of Buddhism, gave me a very unique feeling," said Ms. Dinh Khanh Huyen (35 years old, living in Quang Binh) who came to Hue on this occasion.

7 giant pink lotus flowers on the Perfume River

Tourists enjoy watching the colors of Buddha's birthday on the streets of Hue

The streets and pagodas of Hue are brightly decorated.

Su Lieu Quan Street is colorful with stalls selling decorative items.

Hue Buddhists are busy buying decorations to celebrate Buddha's birthday.

Coming to Hue on this occasion, the place to feel the most clearly the atmosphere of the Buddha's birthday is Su Lieu Quan street. The small street nestled next to the famous Tu Dam pagoda, sells all kinds of Buddhist decorations, bustling to serve Buddhists.

At night, the atmosphere of the Buddhist festival in the ancient capital of Hue becomes even more evident. At the temples, hundreds of lanterns will be lit, creating a solemn, sparkling, and magical atmosphere.

Dieu De Pagoda is sparkling during Buddha's birthday season

Dieu De National Temple (on Bach Dang Street, Hue City) is one of the most beautifully decorated places. These days, many Buddhists and tourists from all over have come here, walking around the temple grounds to admire the ancient beauty of the national temple.

Mr. Van Dinh Quoc (Buddhist of Hue City) is extremely proud to welcome another Buddha's birthday season in his homeland: "Every summer, when the lotus season blooms, Buddhists like me welcome a solemn Buddha's birthday season. The pagodas are decorated by the monks very beautifully, sparklingly, and serenely. I am very proud of that."

Lanterns light up Bach Dang street

Many Buddhists and tourists come to Dieu De Pagoda on this occasion.

7 pink lotus flowers on the Perfume River are lit up, sparkling with flower lanterns on the Perfume River

On this occasion, Hue Buddhists and everyone also participated in meaningful activities of the Buddha's birthday such as: The festival of lighting 7 giant lotus flowers on the Huong River to pray for national peace and people's peace; The official Buddha's birthday ceremony at pagodas from May 28 to June 2. Including the bathing ceremony and the procession of Buddha from Dieu De Pagoda to the main altar of Tu Dam Pagoda, then the flower car parade on the streets of Hue...

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