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Buddhists join parade in HCM City to mark Buddha’s Birthday

VOV.VN - Worshippers, monks, and nuns across Ho Chi Minh City took part in a parade carrying a statue of Buddha on May 15 to mark the occasion of the Buddha’s Birthday.

Thousands of people join a street parade in Ho Chi Minh City on May 15 as part of celebrations for the Buddha's birthday.

The parade started at 8 p.m. on May 15 as Buddhists accompany monks carrying a Buddha's statue for one km from An Quang Pagoda to Vietnam Quoc Tu Pagoda in District 10.

The activity is one of several of its kind held by Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Ho Chi Minh City throughout the week to celebrate the 2,568th Buddha’s Birthday.

Paper lanterns are carried in the parade.

Monks carry a Buddha's statue during the parade.

Lots of vehicles also stop on streets in Ho Chi Minh City for the participants of the parade to cross.

Many children also join in the parade.

Monks prepare to perform a grand ceremony at Vietnam Quoc Tu Pagoda.

Followers give a Buddha's statue a shower, a ritual believed to show one's respect for Buddha and to help cleanse their soul.

Buddhists perform many rituals to pray for both peace and safety.

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