Vietnam Gears Up to Host United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam Gears Up to Host United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City

At a recent meeting, Ho Chi Minh City’s leadership reaffirmed that the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025, to be held in the city, is a national-level event of great significance. The southern metropolis expressed its honor at being chosen as the host and emphasized its proactive coordination with relevant ministries and agencies to ensure thorough preparation and a successful celebration.

On the same day, a press conference was held at the Vietnam Buddhist Academy in HCMC’s Binh Chanh District to mark the first executive council meeting of the International Council for the Day of Vesak (ICDV) in preparation for the 2025 celebration.

During the press conference, Most Venerable Phra Brahmapundit, President of the ICDV, announced the outcomes of the initial meeting between the ICDV and the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha. He confirmed that the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 will take place from May 6 to 8, 2025, at the Vietnam Buddhist Academy in Ho Chi Minh City, with participation from representatives of 80 countries.

The event is expected to draw over 10,000 attendees, including 1,000 international delegates such as heads of state, UN officials, leaders of global Buddhist organizations, scholars, and researchers. In addition, approximately 1,000 Vietnamese Buddhist dignitaries, monks, and nuns, along with senior leaders and officials from the Party, State, ministries, and local provinces, will attend.

The 2025 United Nations Day of Vesak is not only a significant religious and cultural gathering but also an important diplomatic event. It underscores the growing role of Vietnamese Buddhism in global affairs and affirms Vietnam’s commitment to international cooperation. Moreover, it offers a valuable platform to showcase Vietnam’s culture, heritage, and people to the world.

This marks the fourth time Vietnam will host the Vesak Celebration, following successful events in Hanoi (2008), Ninh Binh (2014), and Ha Nam (2019).