Tag: pilgrims
Buddhist pilgrims flock to Tay Ho Pagoda on Tet
In the late morning, the number of arrivals to the pagoda increased rapidly. Some came to seek blessings for a prosperous year.
Giong Festival kicks off, presenting 10,000 lucky bamboo blossoms to pilgrims
The festival started Thursday with the offering of eight objects including bamboo blossoms, horse, elephant, ivory, grass, all made of paper, betel, and two palanquins.
Pilgrims asked to wear masks when visiting pagodas and temples
Vietnam’s Buddhist Sangha also asked Buddhist temples to halt all festivals and worship courses which congregate large numbers of pilgrims from all over the country.