As part of the Lantern Festival under the theme “The Golden Light of the Dharma - Cultural Convergence, Spreading Peace”, thousands of monks, nuns, Buddhists, locals, and visitors joined in offering prayers before taking part in the ritual of releasing floating lanterns onto the Huong River.
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The event was held as part of Hue Festival 2026 and a series of activities celebrating Vesak 2570
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Organized by the city chapter of Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, the festival took place on the evening of June 7 at Nghinh Luong Dinh pavilion on the bank of the Perfume River.
The event was held as part of Hue Festival 2026 and a series of activities celebrating the Vesak 2570
The Lantern Festival was one of the highlights of the Summer Festival - Hue Festival 2026, enriching the city’s cultural and spiritual activities while promoting the profound humanistic values of Buddhism throughout the community.
Addressing at the event, Vice Chairman of Hue City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Manh highly appreciated the contributions made by the Vietnam Buddhist Shanga chapter in Hue and the Buddhist community in supporting local authorities’ social welfare efforts, preserving and promoting traditional cultural values, and fostering the great national solidarity bloc.
According to Mr. Nguyen Van Manh, the Lantern Festival was not only a meaningful spiritual activity during the Vesak season but also a distinctive cultural event, contributing to promoting Hue’s image as a heritage city, a city of festivals, and an attractive cultural destination for both domestic and international visitors.
Through the event, the noble values of compassion, wisdom, and peace were expected to be spread, contributing to the building of a more humane, united, and sustainable society.
The following are photos taken by Hue Today Online:
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| Vice Chairman of Hue City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Manh addressing the ceremony |
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| Overview of the ceremony |
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| Praying for national prosperity and peace |
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| Young Buddhists presenting artistic performances |
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| The Lantern Festival is one of the highlights in a series of activities in the Summer Festival – Hue Festival 2026 |
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| Offering sincere prayers |
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| Joining the festival are also foreign visitors |
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| Truyen dang ritual |
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| The crowds gathering along the Perfume River to release lanterns |
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| Wishing everyone peace, happiness, and good health |
By Minh Hoang
