(VOVworld) – An art exchange was held in Hanoi on Monday to highlight the moral values of the Vietnamese tradition of filial piety and the importance of preserving them in modern society.

Guests talk about filial piety in modern society. (Photo: VNA)

Venerable Thich Gia Quang of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha’s Central Committee said: “Expressing gratitude to ancestors and parents is one of the four most important deeds for every Vietnamese person. Vu Lan, or Mother’s Day, which falls on the 7th full moon of the lunar calendar, nurtures the Vietnamese tradition of remembering the source of the water one drinks. For centuries, the Vu Lan festival has been one of the biggest and most significant events in Vietnam.”