People in the capital release flower lanterns to show their gratitude during Vu Lan season

08/18/2024 | 19:42

TPO - After attending the Vu Lan Festival at the Soc Temple National Special Relic Site (Soc Son District, Hanoi), hundreds of people released flower lanterns together to show their gratitude to their parents and remember their loved ones.

Vu Lan Festival is an occasion for children to express their filial piety and gratitude to their parents. During this festival, people often release flower lanterns on the river, symbolizing the enlightenment and guidance of ancestors' souls. This ritual is usually performed on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month.

According to the reporter, at the Soc Temple National Special Relic Site (Soc Son District, Hanoi), after attending the Vu Lan Festival, hundreds of people released flower lanterns together to show their gratitude to their parents and remember their loved ones.

Many people came from the afternoon to prepare for this special ceremony.

Releasing sky lanterns or flower lanterns on Vu Lan day has the meaning of praying for the deceased, this is a traditional ritual originating from Buddhism.

In addition, releasing lanterns also means praying for peace and happiness for the family. The ritual of releasing flower lanterns is also an opportunity for everyone to share their faith and hope for a better life.

Before releasing the lanterns, many people write wishes and prayers on the lanterns.

Many children enjoy releasing flower lanterns.

Along with releasing flower lanterns, people perform the ritual of releasing animals in the Vu Lan Festival to show filial piety.

As the evening progressed, more and more people flocked to the lantern releasing area.

Hundreds of sparkling lanterns carry wishes for peace and safety to the deceased.

"I find releasing flower lanterns on this day very meaningful. I send my wishes for my family to have good health, peace, and all the best. This year I am entering grade 12, I also hope to pass the university entrance exam as I wish," Ngoc Anh (Soc Son district, Hanoi) shared.

Thousands of lanterns are released into the water creating a magical scene.

Lanterns are released into the water with messages attached.

The image of beautiful flower lanterns shimmering under the water brings a feeling of comfort and peace to the soul.

Duy Pham

Source: https://tienphong.vn/nguoi-dan-thu-do-tha-hoa-dang-mua-vu-lan-bao-hieu-post1664812.tpo