Children greeting Mid-autumn festival at Hoang Phap pagoda.

In September 7th and 8th 2014 (August 14th and 15th Horse Year), more than 250 teenagers from Buddhist Families, Hoc Mon district as well as children in the neighborhood came to Hoang Phap Pagoda to attend a ceremony “Greeting Mid- Autumn Festival”.

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They, early evening, gathered at the yard to attend some activities\r\nsuch as playing games, singing. Besides artistic activities, the organizers had\r\nthem make lanterns at night. After that, the participants queued after the\r\nleader in the field of the pagoda, which created a cheerful atmosphere in the\r\nancient tradition of our nation.

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This ceremony was very meaningful, and created a great\r\nplaying field to the teenagers and Buddhists to get closer to the Three\r\nTriratna. Besides, this activity recovers the beauty of folk culture which has\r\nbeen forgotten in the country.

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Each was given cakes and a small dharma gifts including\r\na book “Paying gratitude to the parents”, a VCD of “The hell memoire”, and a CD\r\nof “Parents’ grace”. These portions of gift would help them learn about the\r\nBuddha’s Dharma as well as their parents’ merits. 

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Below are some taken photos:

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