As per the itinerary, the sacred relics were brought from Noi Bai International Airport through the bustling streets of Hanoi to their final resting place at Quan Su Pagoda.

Upon reaching Quan Su Pagoda, an official ceremony took place to enshrine the relics within the main sanctuary. A large crowd of Buddhists and curious visitors assembled to witness this profound event and participate in the reverence.

During the incense offering ritual, Venerable Thich Minh Quang – Secretary of the Executive Council and Deputy Chief of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha Office – encouraged all attendees to uphold a sense of mindfulness and decorum, to tread softly and speak softly, while focusing their intentions on the Buddha. He called for prayers for national harmony, favorable conditions, enduring Dharma, and joy for all beings.

He highlighted that veneration is an opportunity for introspection, reinforcing the importance of embodying the Buddha’s teachings by speaking kindly, behaving ethically, nurturing compassion, and seeking a peaceful, meaningful existence.

At 7:00 PM, the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha held a procession parading the relics around Hoan Kiem Lake to celebrate the Buddha’s birth and to pray for world peace, national flourishing, and good weather.

After the procession, the relics were placed in the main hall of Quan Su Pagoda, where they will remain accessible for public reverence from May 13 to 16, with visiting hours from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM each day.

On the morning of May 17, the relics will be ceremoniously moved to Tam Chuc Pagoda in Ha Nam Province, where they will be enshrined in the Tam The Hall until noon on May 20.