Worshippers began queuing as early as 6am, waiting in quiet reverence for their turn to perform the traditional veneration rites.

The relics will be open for public worship and veneration at Hanoi-based Quan Su Pagoda from 6 am to 9 pm from May 14-16. They will then be transferred to Tam Chuc Pagoda in the northern province of Ha Nam from May 17-21, before being returned to India.

As part of the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 celebrations, a sacred relic of the Buddha was ceremoniously welcomed to Quan Su Pagoda in Hanoi on the afternoon of May 13. This marks the third of four major pagodas nationwide to receive and enshrine the revered relic—an official Buddhist treasure of India—allowing followers and the public to pay their respects.

Most Venerable Thich Gia Quang noted Vietnam's pride in hosting the 2025 Vesak amidst the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification. He highlighted Buddhism's historical contributions to Vietnam's victory, with the sacrifices of many Buddhist followers.

During the first days of the Lunar New Year 2024, many Hanoi residents and tourists joyfully immersed themselves in the gentle and tranquil spring atmosphere along the capital’s bustling streets.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 2 extended congratulations to Buddhist dignitaries, monks, nuns and followers on the occasion of 2567th birthday of Lord Buddha (Vesak day).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh extended congratulations to Buddhist dignitaries, monks, nuns and followers on the occasion of Lord Buddha's 2567th birthday (Vesak day), while visiting Quan Su Pagoda, the headquarters of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS), in Hanoi on June 2.

A blood donation drive is taking place at Quan Su Pagoda, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi from August 1-8.

Some of Hanoi’s major tourism sites will become smoke-free this month as part of a new initiative.

Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hanoi Nguyen Duc Chung extended his Lunar New Year (Tet) greetings to the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) while visiting its headquarters at Quan Su Pagoda in the city on January 31.

Chairwoman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Mass Mobilisation Truong Thi Mai congratulated Buddhists on Lord Buddha’s 2562nd birthday while visiting the Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) Central Committee at Quan Su Pagoda in Hanoi on May 22.

A ceremony was held at Hanoi-based Quan Su Pagoda on November 17 in memory of Most Venerable Thich Chon Thien, Deputy Supreme Patriarch of the Vietnam Buddist Sangha (VBS).