The Lord Buddha's 2567th birthday is a very significant religious event in the spiritual and religious life of the Buddhist compatriots and is viewed as a world cultural and religious festival recognized by the UN General Assembly. On this occasion, Buddhist dignitaries, monks, nuns, and followers of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha gather and celebrate together the day the Lord Buddha appeared in the world and brought happiness, peace, and prosperity to humanity across the planet, keeping at bay inequality, war, conflict, and poverty. this year’s event also commemorated the 60th anniversary of Bodhisattva Thich Quang Duc’s self-immolation to protest the persecution of Buddhists by the US-backed South Vietnamese government of Ngo Dinh Diem (June 11, 1963 - June 11, 2023).

In the solemn atmosphere of the Ceremony, Most Venerable Thich Giac Hoa, Member of the Witness Council of Vietnamese Buddhist Congregation, delivered a message of the Patriarch of the Patronage Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha. Most Venerable Thich Binh Tam, Standing Member of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS)'s Executive Council, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS)'s Executive Council in Can Tho City, read a ceremonial speech of the Buddha's 2567th birthday celebration.

Mr. Nguyen Thuc Hien, Vice Chairman of Can Tho City People's Committee, delivered a speech at the ceremony

At the ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Thuc Hien, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Can Tho City, extended congratulations to Buddhist dignitaries, monks, nuns, and followers. He deeply acknowledged the great support, patriotism movements, charity activities, and donation of Buddhist dignitaries and followers actively, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Vice Chairman Nguyen Thuc Hien hoped that the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS)'s Executive Council in Can Tho City, Buddhist dignitaries, and followers will continue to promote the spirit of sharing and contribute to the building and development of the city.

On this occasion, Vice Chairman Nguyen Thuc Hien suggested the VBS in Can Tho City carry forward the tradition of solidarity, encourage monks, nuns, and followers to follow the guidelines of the Party, and policies and laws of the State, join patriotic emulation movements, and play a more active role in charitable, humanitarian and social welfare activities.

The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS)'s Executive Board of Can Tho City hold the opening of the vegetarian food festival

The vegetarian food festival, with delicious and diverse vegetarian dishes, aims to raise funds for Buddhist and charity activities