Following the Buddha bathing ceremony at Dieu De National Pagoda, thousands of monks, nuns, and Buddhists joined the Buddha procession to Tu Dam Ancestral Pagoda. This is one of the important ceremonies held annually during the Vesak.
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| The Buddha procession crossed Truong Tien Bridge and moved along Le Loi Street |
The Buddha bathing ceremony, also known as the Moc duc ceremony, was solemnly held on the afternoon of May 30 (the 14th day of the fourth lunar month) as part of the Vesak 2570 celebrations, organized by the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Hue City.
The ceremony took place in front of the main hall of Dieu De National Pagoda, facing the Dong Ba River, on Bach Dang Street, Phu Xuan Ward. In addition to monks, nuns, and Buddhists, a large number of local residents and visitors also gathered to watch the ceremony.
The walking procession, stretching for more than one kilometer, moved through several major streets, including Bach Dang and Tran Hung Dao, crossed Truong Tien Bridge, continued along Le Loi Street, turned left onto Dien Bien Phu Street, and finally reached Su Lieu Quan Street before entering Tu Dam Pagoda. Covering a distance of more than three kilometers, the procession created a solemn atmosphere while showcasing the unique Buddhist character of the Ancient Capital.
The Buddha procession has long been a sacred ritual, deeply embedded in the spiritual and cultural life of Hue people, becoming an indispensable part in every Vesak season.
The following are photos captured by Hue Today:
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| The Buddha bathing ceremony, also known as the Moc duc ceremony, was performed before the Buddha procession |
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| The Buddha procession departed through the triple gate at Dieu De National Pagoda |
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| Alongside thousands of participants, the Buddha procession also featured dozens of flower-decorated vehicles |
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| The procession crossed Gia Hoi Bridge. The Vesak atmosphere was not only solemn, but also a truly unique cultural event |
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| Young women took part in the procession |
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| Large numbers of Buddhists lined the streets to welcome the procession |
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| The procession crossed Truong Tien Bridge |
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| Slowly passing the Buddhist Martyrs' Monument area |
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| In addition to monks, nuns, and Buddhists, many visitors lined the streets to watch the procession |
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| The procession, with thousands of participants, stretched over 1 kilometer |
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| Many spectators used their mobile phones to capture moments as the procession passed by |
By MINH HOANG
