Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam beats the drum to open the Bai Dinh Pagoda festival (Photo: VNA)

Most Venerable Thich Thanh Nhieu, Standing Vice Chairman of the VBS’s Executive Council, said Bai Dinh Pagoda is a scenic and holy site, honored by both ancient and contemporary people. “In order to promote the Buddhist culture and morality, build a peaceful life, and pay tribute to our ancestors, Bai Dinh pagoda has been developed into a Buddhist center and a symbol of solidarity and harmony.”