The Galadari Colombo recently held its annual Vesak Lantern Competition. This is the ideal opportunity for all departments of the hotel to showcase their creative and artistic skills and to build ...

A child chooses Vesak lanterns at a small shop in Havelock Town, Colombo, on May 7, 2025, ahead of the upcoming Vesak Festival. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

Thousands gathered in Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate the UN Day of Vesak with a glowing lantern ceremony symbolizing compassion and unity. On the evening of May 6, Minister of Ethnic and Religious ...

To celebrate Vesak 2570 - the Buddhist calendar year corresponding to 2026 - temples and streets across Ho Chi Minh City have been decorated with colorful flags and flowers, creating a vibrant ...