On February 18 (the 2nd day of Binh Ngo Tet), Lao Dong recorded that at some pagodas in Da Nang City, many people and tourists came to worship Buddha, pray for peace and ask for New Year's fortune. The atmosphere at the places of worship was solemn and orderly.
At Bat Nha Pagoda, from early morning, many families came to burn incense and offer offerings. The pagoda grounds were crowded but there was no jostling. There was also no smoke of incense smoke here.
In some areas, pagodas place signs announcing that they do not offer candles of all kinds because they are prone to fire and explosion, the offering is carried out in the area outside the Quan Am Bodhisattva Shrine. Many people after worshiping Buddha have sent donations, praying for family peace and smooth work.
Ms. Pham Thanh (Thanh Khe ward) said that every year her family goes to the pagoda at the beginning of the year to pray for health and luck.
Going to the pagoda at the beginning of the year is a traditional tradition of my family. I just hope for stable work and family peace in the new year. I see that this year the pagoda is organized neatly and solemnly" - Ms. Thanh shared.
At Phap Lam Pagoda, many people come to visit, worship Buddha and ask for New Year's fortune. According to records, security and order assurance and fire prevention and fighting are emphasized.
Going to pagodas at the beginning of the year has long become a beautiful cultural feature in the spiritual life of the people. In the early days of spring, many people come to spiritual places not only to pray for peace and fortune but also to calm their hearts after a busy year, sending wishes for a new year of peace, prosperity and many good things.
