Buddhist festival held in Burwood, Sydney

To celebrate the birth of the Buddha, the annual Buddhist Vesak Day Celebration was held on Sunday 19th of May 2019 at Burwood Park, Sydney.

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The annual Vesak event was led by the Chinese Buddhist Association with many temples and monasteries from different cultures (English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Bangladesh, etc.)

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There were various activities to be enjoyed by the whole family.

This includes bathing the baby Buddha ceremony, meditation, lion dance and traditional singing and dancing performances from various cultures.

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There was also a multicultural vegetarian food fest and fascinating arts and craft stalls.

Boan Sunim from Bo Ri Temple (on the far left) Source: SBS

The event is non-profit, supported by the Burwood Council, NSW.