according to male transmission Buddhism and Tibetan Buddhism, the third day is half day (anniversary of Buddha's Birthday, buddha buddha enlightenment and nirvana)
before 1959 east Asian countries, often celebrate Buddha's Birthday on the first day lunar April 8. but the Buddhist world congress for the first time, in colombo, Sri Lanka, May 25 to June 8, 1950, the delegations from 26 member countries agreed international Vesak Day is the full moon day in April lunar.
in Vietnam
Buddha's birthday celebration is recognized as an official holiday in southern Vietnam started in 1958 by the government of the first Republic to the Republic through Vietnam. the unified Vietnam after the Vietnam War ended in 1975, this date is no longer a national holiday.
2008, Vesak United Nations to be held in Vietnam, at the international conference center date from 13 to 17 May, ie 9th to April 13th lunar month.
theme of Vesak Vesak 2008: triangle case on the basis of love, peace and harmony
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