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Yen Tu spring festival kicks off

by VTV406 February 2017 Last updated at 17:11 PM

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Yen Tu spring festival kicks off
VTV.vn - The 2016 Yen Tu Spring Festival officially opened this morning (or the tenth day of the first lunar month) in Uong Bi city, Quang Ninh province.

The event attracted the participation of many Buddhist dignitaries, monks, nuns, followers and visitors.

The festival consists of a ceremony to offer incense. The festival attracted more than 200 dancers and actors. The festival will last through spring for three months. Last year, the festival attracted more than 2 million visitors. Since the first day of the Lunar New year, Yen Tu has welcomed more than 150 thousand visitors.

The area is famous for its beautiful natural landscape and the journey of King Tran Nhan Tong and his devotion to his Buddhism practice. He founded the Truc Lam Zen Buddhist, which has led to Yen Tu being recognized as the country's leading center for Buddhism.