Vesak: Buddha's Birthday Celebration 2018

Vesak: Buddha's Birthday Celebration 2018

Celebration Square

Welcome to the 7th annual largest Vesak Celebration in Canada. This event is to celebrate the Lord Buddha's birthday, the enlightenment and the death.

The event will kick off in blessings, chanting by three traditional cultures of Mahayana, Theravada and Vajrayana, a bathing of Buddha ritual and performances from different temples and centres. These include martial arts, singing, dancing and more.

Family and friends will enjoy this free and entertaining day suitable for all ages.

The Largest Canadian Buddhist Festival - program schedule:
2:00pm - 3:00pm: Parade
3:00pm - 6:00pm: Cultural Program

www.vesakcelebration.com

Sunday, May 27, 2018 - 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Free Event

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