Vu Lan Festival held in Danang’s Marble Mountain relic site

All Souls' Day festival in Danang’s Marble Mountain relic site

VOV - Toquoc.vn Tuesday, August 13, 2019 | 19:50:53

(VOVWORLD) - Thousands of Buddhists gathered at the Marble Mountain relic site on August 10 to celebrate the Vu Lan Festival, also known as the All Souls' Day Festival, which is held annually on the 15th fulll moon.

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An art performance opens the 2019 Vu Lan Festival at the Marble Mountain relic site.

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A representative from local authorities beats the drum to start the festival.

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Large numbers of local residents and tourists attend the event.

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Thousands of Buddhist followers flock to the Marble Mountain relic site to show their gratitude to their parents and ancestors.

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The annual festival is held on the 15th day of the seventh month of the lunar year.

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During the Vu Lan festival, Buddhist followers visit pagodas and temples where they offer food, and other offerings to wandering hungry spirits. They also release animals such as birds or fish.