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Buddha’s birthday 2019 bridges Vietnam, Mozambique cultures

The Vietnam Buddhist Shangha (VBS) coordinated with the Embassy of Vietnam in Mozambique to celebrate the Lord Buddha’s 2563rd birth anniversary in Maputo on May 29.
Buddha’s birthday 2019 bridges Vietnam, Mozambique cultures ảnh 1Bird releasing ceremony at the celebration of Lord Buddha's 2563rd birth anniversary (Photo: VNA)

Pretoria (VNA) – The Vietnam BuddhistShangha (VBS) coordinated with the Embassy of Vietnam in Mozambique tocelebrate the Lord Buddha’s 2563rd birth anniversary in Maputo on May 29.

The event drew dignitaries from over 20religious organisations in Mozambique, along with more than 200 VietnameseBuddhist followers, business representatives, and people living and working inMaputo.

Venerable Thich Dong Hue delivered the messageof VBS Supreme Patriarch Most Venerable Thich Pho Tue at the UN Day of Vesak2019 recently held in Vietnam, affirming the core values of peace and wisdom inthe Buddha’s teachings.

The event also illustrates the efforts of theVBS and the attention of the Vietnamese Government and people to join handswith the UN and global Buddhist associations to promote these values, Hue said.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Mozambique Le Huy Hoanghoped that overseas Vietnamese Buddhist followers would continue to promotesolidarity and make further contributions to uphold the image of Vietnameseland and people to Mozambique friends.

Minister of Education and Human DevelopmentConceita Sortane affirmed that the Mozambican government is willing to support theVBS’ activities and enable its exchange with local religious organisations.

Participants joined a number of activities,including an incense offering ceremony, Buddha bathing ceremony, the release ofbirds, and a candle-lighting ceremony to pray for peace and development in theworld.

They also enjoyed some art performances inVietnamese and Portuguese and tasted Vietnamese vegetarian food.

On the occasion, the VBS presented 1,000 schoolbags to students and 500 gift packages to poor households in Maputo.–VNA

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