Great ceremony 18 May day for Duc Huynh Chu Chu

Great ceremony May 18: The flow of people returning to An Giang on the day Every year, on the 18th of the lunar calendar, millions of Hoa Hao Buddhists from all over the country are eager to go to An Giang to attend the Great Ceremony of Duc Huynh Chu - who enlightened Hoa Hao Buddhism. Hoa Hao Buddhism was enlightened by Duc Huynh Chu, on May 18, the Year of the Rabbit (1939) at An Hoa Tu Pagoda (also known by the devotees called Thay Pagoda), Phu My town, Phu Tan, An Giang province. Hoa Hao Buddhist Enlightenment Festival is an opportunity to commemorate the great merit of Huynh Chu, who sown for a new dharma, directing people to a good and noble life. The Great Ceremony of Duc Huynh Church took place during 3 days, from the 16th to 18th of the lunar calendar. However, the main day is the 18th, attracting a large number of tourists and believers to come here. One of the impressive highlights of the Great Ceremony is the convoy of the car march with the participation of a large number of Buddhists and local people. The convoy marched through large and small roads, attracting the attention of a large number of people. On the cars decorated with splendid, colorful colors, the Buddhists harmonize the praising songs Huynh Church and Buddhist teachings. The convoy of the parade not only creates a bustling and vibrant atmosphere, but also contributes to spreading the good values ​​of Hoa Hao Buddhism to everyone. At the family, tourists and Buddhists are immersed in the sacred atmosphere of the Great Festival 18/5. Highlights in the middle of that space is the image of simple but full of love trays of love that the Buddhist Church of Hoa Hao Buddhist Church and the people here join hands. The hospitality is also expressed through the image of free water stalls erected along the main roads and in front of the family gate. Here, visitors and Buddhists can enjoy cool glasses, relieve thirst.  All of these activities come from the kind heart and sharing of the people of An Giang. They spread their arms to welcome tourists from everywhere to attend the Great Ceremony of May 18, giving them an unforgettable experience of the warm hospitality and love here. Along the roads leading to the family, visitors can easily see the image of the stalls close to each other, selling a variety of items. Visitors can buy unique souvenirs such as pictures, Buddha statues, beads, bracelets, etc. In addition, clothes, shoes, household appliances and local specialties are also sold at affordable prices to create a busy and colorful picture. The opening ceremony of Hoa Hao Buddhism in An Giang is not only a spiritual event but also a unique cultural festival, attracting tourists from all over the world to attend, not only to pray for peace and luck but also to immerse in the unique spiritual cultural space of the Southern people.