People flock to temples and pagodas for peace at Lunar New Year

20:08, 18/02/2026

In the early days of the Lunar New Year, temples and pagodas become sacred spaces where people can find tranquility and inner peace. Amid the lingering incense smoke of the first days of the Year of the Horse 2026, streams of visitors flock to temples and pagodas across Tuyen Quang not only to enjoy the spring scenery but also to offer heartfelt prayers for a peaceful and happy year for their families and new opportunities for the nation.

At Thuong Temple in Nong Tien Ward, large crowds gathered for worship on the first day of the Lunar New Year.
At Thuong Temple in Nong Tien Ward, large crowds gathered for worship on the first day of the Lunar New Year.
Visiting temples at the beginning of the year to pray for peace.
Visiting temples at the beginning of the year to pray for peace.
The green, serene and tranquil atmosphere of the temples.
The green, serene and tranquil atmosphere of the temples.
Families organize pilgrimage trips to Truc Lam Chinh Phap Zen Monastery.
Families organize pilgrimage trips to Truc Lam Chinh Phap Zen Monastery.
At the start of the New Year, Truc Lam Chinh Phap Zen Monastery in Nong Tien Ward is an ideal destination for offerings and spring outings.
At the start of the New Year, Truc Lam Chinh Phap Zen Monastery in Nong Tien Ward is an ideal destination for offerings and spring outings.
The spring scenery delights visitors.
The spring scenery delights visitors.
An Vinh Pagoda in An Tuong Ward on the first day of the Lunar New Year.
An Vinh Pagoda in An Tuong Ward on the first day of the Lunar New Year.
Buddhists and visitors attend pagodas at the beginning of the year.
Buddhists and visitors attend pagodas at the beginning of the year.
Families pray for peace.
Families pray for peace.
The spring atmosphere at the pagodas.
The spring atmosphere at the pagodas.

Quang Hoa


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