Hue, May 21 -- The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) chapter in Hue city on May 21 held a ceremony to place seven giant lotus lanterns on the Huong River in Thuan Hoa ward to mark Vesak celebrations BE 2570. A lighting ceremony for the seven lotus lanterns, praying for national peace and prosperity, will take place on the evening of May 24, marking the opening of the Vesak celebrations in Hue. The seven lotus flowers symbolise the seven lotus steps associated with the birth of the Buddha. As part of Vesak 2570 celebrations, the VBS chapter in Hue will organise a range of activities, including scripture chanting ceremonies at Tu Dam Pagoda, a Buddhist cultural exhibition at Lieu Quan Cultural Centre, flower offerings and visits to martyrs' cem...