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The Most Venerable Thich Thanh Tu, Vice Chairman of the Executive Council of Vietnam Buddhist Sangha Congregation, commemorates Myanmar and China victims
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PROVISORY PROGRAM |
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The following is the outline of events and activities to receive, celebrate and engage the International Buddhists. The outline is to be presented to the IOC members for more detailed planning.
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NOTICE Visa Requirements |
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Vietnam is fast becoming a new and exciting place in South-East Asia for MICE (meetings, incentive, convention and exhibition).
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| Buddhist-themed symphony celebrates Vesak |
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HA NOI — The first-ever Buddhist-themed symphony composed in Viet Nam will be presented at the 5th United Nations Days of Vesak’s closing ceremony tonight in Ha Noi.
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CULTURAL SHOWCASE |
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While Vietnam welcomes the world to the forthcoming United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations, delegates from the various countries representing Buddhists will be treated to a plethora of cultural activites, showcasing the rich heritage of V
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| Zen poems are the party at Buddha birthday |
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HCM City’s Buddhist Sangha handed over last Tuesday 1,800 copies of a collection of Ly-Tran Zen poems to organisers of Vesak, celebrating the Buddha’s birthday, to be held in Ha Noi from May 13 to 17.
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Vegetarians rock the party for Buddhist Vesak |
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HA NOI — More than 1,000 people are expected to attend a vegetarian feast, held this evening at the Ha Noi’s Van Mieu (Temple of Literature) in advance celebration of the United Nations Buddhist Festival of Vesak 2008, which begins on T
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The National Convention Center, Hanoi |
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The National Convention Center conceived in 2002 required an estimated investment of USD 272.67 million to develop. The center with 60,000 meters square of built up area, sits on a sprawling land totalling 64 hectares was completed in time
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