The Vu Lan Festival 2019, which is known as Buddhist Mother’s Day in Viet Nam, will take place at the Am Phu (Hell) Cave at Da Nang’s Marble Mountains Tourist Area on 10 and 11 August (the 10^th and 11^th days of the 7^th lunar month).

The 2-day event will feature a number of solemn Buddhist traditional rituals, including a solemn ritual to pray for the peace of martyrs’ souls at the Cave, and lighting flower garlands to pray for peace and safety throughout the year.

Besides, there will be a wide range of fascinating cultural and sporting activities such as calligraphy, an exhibition featuring arts photos and sculptures, a tea ceremony, and vegetarian cuisine.

Within the framework of the festival, some support activities will also be organised. Included will be a ceremony to congratulate local senior citizens on their longevity, and giving scholarships to poor studious pupils.

Over the past 2 years, the Vu Lan Festival has attracted more than 16,000 visitors.