On May 31, a delegation of provincial leaders, led by Secretary of the Ninh Binh provincial Party committee Nguyen Thi Thanh, who is also alternative member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and head of the province's National Assembly Deputies' group, visited, congratulated provincial Buddhist Sangha's Executive Board and Buddhist dignitaries on the occasion of the 2559th birthday of Buddha.
On behalf of provincial leaders, Ms Thanh wished the Most Venerable Thich Thanh Nhieu, Head of provincial Buddhist Sangha's Executive Board and Buddhist dignitaries, nuns, monks and followers across the province a joyful and happy Buddha's birthday celebrating season. She also acknowledged contributions by provincial Buddhist Sangha, Buddhist dignitaries, nuns, monks and followers to building up the national great unity bloc, promoting the local development. The Most Venerable Thich Thanh Nhieu thanked the local authorities for their support for the practice of their faith over past years. Many new places of worship have been built, whilst older ones have been upgraded to become attractive spiritual tourism areas. The Most Venerable also promised to encourage the local Buddhist dignitaries and followers to join efforts with the local government and residents in order to make the city more prosperous, beautiful and liveable.
Besides, she acknowledged provincial leaders' nice affection and attention to the local Buddhist community and said that this was a motivation for provincial Buddhist Sangha to well fulfill Buddhist affairs, contributing to building up a prosperous and beautiful Ninh Binh.
(Translated by Nguyen Thuy)