Ho Chi Minh City residents brave the rain to visit pagodas on Vu Lan festival to show gratitude to parents

On the evening of September 6 (full moon day of the seventh lunar month), despite the unexpected rain, thousands of people and Buddhists still participated in the Vu Lan ceremony to show their gratitude to their parents. Many pagodas in Ho Chi Minh City were packed with people.

People worship Buddha in the rain during the Vu Lan festival at Vinh Nghiem pagoda - Photo: TRI DUC

According to Tuoi Tre Online , the area around Vinh Nghiem Pagoda (Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City) suddenly had heavy rain. However, that could not stop many people and Buddhists from solemnly worshiping and listening to Dharma teachings on the occasion of Vu Lan festival.

Standing in front of the Bodhisattva statue in the temple yard, many people wore raincoats and respectfully prayed for the best things for themselves and their families.

On his way from his workplace in Phu Nhuan ward to Vinh Nghiem pagoda in the rain, Bao Hung (26 years old) said he was praying for peace and health for himself and his loved ones.

"I hope everyone has a meaningful Vu Lan day," Hung added.

Bao Hung and his friend Thuy Hong visited Vinh Nghiem Pagoda on the full moon night of the seventh lunar month - Photo: TRI DUC

Not far from Vinh Nghiem Pagoda is Phap Hoa Pagoda (Nhieu Loc Ward, Ho Chi Minh City). The pagoda is brilliant at night with the light from hundreds of lanterns, attracting many people to come and worship and pray for their loved ones.

Along the Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe canal, many pagodas are also lit up, with splendid flags and flowers, joining thousands of Buddhists in praying on the occasion of Vu Lan festival.

Some pictures of people participating in the Vu Lan ceremony on the evening of September 6:

Many people attended the Vu Lan ceremony to show their gratitude and pray for peace for their families and themselves - Photo: TRI DUC

Ms. Thanh Nghi lights incense to worship Buddha - Photo: TRI DUC

Vu Lan is an occasion to remind people to show respect and gratitude to their parents - Photo: TRI DUC

Ms. Bich Tuyen wishes peace and health for her family - Photo: TRI DUC

Little Thanh Mai (left cover) pays her respects - Photo: TRI DUC

Nguyen Phuc Dang Khoa (in white shirt) and his friends take a souvenir photo in the sparkling setting of Phap Hoa Pagoda - Photo: TRI DUC

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/nguoi-dan-tphcm-doi-mua-vieng-chua-dip-le-vu-lan-bao-hieu-20250906233555453.htm