Vietnam honors Vesak’s universal message of compassion and peace
VOV correspondent in the US -
(VOVWORLD) - Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Vietnam’s permanent representative to the UN, underlined the significance of Vesak, the celebration of Buddha’s birth and enlightenment, to Vietnam, where Buddhism has been a part of the culture for more than two thousand years.
 Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang speaks at the ceremony marking the International Day of Vesak. (Photo: Pham Huan)
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Addressing a ceremony on Wednesday at UN Headquarters in New York to mark the UN Day of Vesak, Ambassador Giang said the Buddha's philosophy of compassion, wisdom, and peace is the lodestar for humanity to meet challenges together and build a global community that is united, respectful, and sustainable.
These noble values also reflect the fundamental principles of the UN, he noted.
 Overview of the Vesak Day celebration at the UN headquarters (Photo: Pham Huan)
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Mr. Giang said Vietnam has successfully hosted Vesak 2025, drawing monks, nuns, and followers from many countries. This year Vesak coincides with Vietnam’s 50th anniversary of national reunification on April 30 and 80th National Day on September 2.
The Ambassador extended his best wishes to Buddhists around the world and called on countries and peoples to spread the spirit of compassion, harmony, and tolerance and build a peaceful, just world where no one is left behind.
VOV correspondent in the US