(VOVWORLD) - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang on Saturday visited and extended greetings to leaders of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) in Ho Chi Minh City, on the occasion of the Vu Lan Festival (All Souls' Day).
 Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang presents flowers to Most Venerable Thich Tri Quang, Supreme Patriarch of the VBS Patronage Council. (Photo: VNA) |
The festival, which falls on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month, is a Buddhist tradition and a cultural activity aimed at honoring and showing gratitude to parents, and those who died for the peace of life.
Deputy PM Quang said that this practice has become a good cultural tradition of the Vietnamese people, demonstrating the harmonious connection between religion and life. He expressed his belief that the VBS will continue directing monks and nuns and Buddhist followers to participate in patriotic emulation movements, charity and social welfare activities.
Most Venerable Thich Tri Quang, Supreme Patriarch of the VBS Patronage Council, said that Vietnamese Buddhism has gained many great achievements thanks to the sound leadership and support of the Party and State as well as the solidarity of monks, nuns and Buddhists.