Diverse Buddhist cultural activities celebrate UN Day of Vesak 2025 in HCM City

For the first time, information and models of 87 Buddhist national treasures currently preserved in museums, temples, and relic sites across the country are on display.

Monday, May 05, 2025 20:39

Buddist items on display at the exhibition (Photo: HTV)

HCM City (VNA) – A series of cultural and spiritual activities are taking place in Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate the United Nations🤪 Day of Vesak Cel♑ebrations 2025, highlighting the richness and vitality of Vietnamese Buddhist heritage.

On May 5, the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) opened a Buddhist cultural exhibition at the Vietnam Buddhist Academy in HCM City. Under the theme "Where Arts and Spirituality Converge", the event serves as a tribute to the UN Day of Vesak, which commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha. The opening ceremony was attended by Most Venerable Dr Tampalawela Dhammaratana, Executive Vice President of the International Council for the Day of Vesak; senior leaders of the VBS; representatives of central and local authorities; and a large number of monks, nuns, followers and Buddhist culture enthusiasts.

Speaking at the event, Most Venerable Thich Hai An, Standing Vice Chairman of the VBS Central Committee's Culture Board, said the exhibition is a celebration of Vesak, a convergence of arts, history, and spirituality that showcases the depth of Vietnamese Buddhism within the flow of human civilisation. Through artefacts, images and handcrafted items, including national treasures reflecting the evolution of Buddhism in Vietnam, the exhibition presents a comprehensive view of the Vietnamese Buddhist culture across language, ritual attire, architecture and heritage.

Notably, it features, for the first time, information and models of 87 Buddhist national treasures currently preserved in museums, temples, and relic sites across the country. The same day, the VBS Central Committee's Culture Board hosted several ceremonial and cultural events on campus, including the raising of a 500sq.m Buddhist flag and a 10m-tall international Buddhist globe symbol, a traditional Buddha bathing ritual, the creation of a sand painting of the Buddha’s birth, the opening of a tea ceremony area, and the lighting of seven giant lotus lanterns on the Ca Ty River. Later in the evening, a public Buddhist art performance was held at Lang Le Park in Binh Chanh district./.

VNA

#Ho Chi Minh City #United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations #Vietnamese Buddhist #Vesak Ho Chi Minh City

See more

Ambassador Nguyen Thi Van Anh (L), Head of the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to UNESCO, and Dr. Nguyen Phuong Hoa, Director of the Department of International Cooperation under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, attend the conference. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam re-elected to 200🍃5 UNESCO Convention’s In𝕴tergovernmental Committee

21/06/2025 14:33

This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.

A decorative motif on an ancient Quang Duc ceramic piece. (Photo: VNA)

Phu Yenꦓ taps craft v𒅌illage tourism to revive Quang Duc pottery

21/06/2025 14:00

Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.

Cat Ba Archipelago in Hai Phong is chosen as the location for a nine-episode series based on the mega-popular game League of Legends (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam becomes i🐟rresistible destinat🉐ion for global filmmakers

21/06/2025 09:57

Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.

Midfielder Le Viktor of Hong Linh Ha Tinh (centre) is called up for the Vietnam's national men football team along with striker Bui Alex, (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Vietnam's 35-strong squad announ𝓡ced for ASEAN U23 Championship 2025

20/06/2025 20:44

The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.

Students visit the exhibition (Photo: VNA)

Exhibition features Presౠident Ho Chi Minh as founder of Vietnam’s revꦡolutionary press

20/06/2025 18:32

The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.