The locations are the Vietnam Buddhist Academy, Thanh Tam Pagoda and Lang Le Cultural Park, all located in Binh Chanh District which is around 26 kilometres from the centre of HCM City.
On May 2, Shakyamuni Buddha’s sacred relics were brought from India to Thanh Tam Pagoda.
Thanh Tam Pagoda was opened to visitors from May 3, for the veneration of Buddha’s relics. The pagoda has been beautifully decorated for the celebration.
A designated parking area for tour groups has been arranged along Le Chinh Dang Street. Binh Chanh District has also set up three more parking lots around 2-3 kilometres from the venue. There will be shuttle buses to take visitors to the main event.
Situated by Thanh Tam Pagoda is Vietnam Buddhist Academy where the opening ceremony of Vesask will be organised on the morning of May 6. The main hall of the Vietnam Buddhist Academy is surrounded by the area featuring a food court and media centre for the grand celebration.
Art performances and a lantern-floating ceremony will be hosted as part of the 2025 Vesak activities.
Lang Le Cultural Park will host a wide range of Buddhist cultural activities alongside the grand celebration.
Decorations in front of Lang Le Cultural Park