Head of the Party Central Committee’s Mass Mobilization Commission Truong Thi Mai visits and extends greetings to Buddhist dignitaries in Can Tho on May 5, 2019 (Photo: VNA)

Informing the dignitaries and followers them of the coming 3rd Vesak day to be held later this month in Vietnam, the official said over 500 delegations and many leaders of foreign countries are scheduled to attend the international event. Ms. Mai said the hosting of the event shows increasing prestige and international integration of Vietnamese Buddhism.