Central Highlands village boasts most pagodas in Vietnam
A village in Duc Trong district, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, Phu An is home to 80 Buddhist establishments, the highest density in Vietnam.
Phu An is home to 80 Buddhist establishments, the highest density in Vietnam. (Photo: VNA)
Lam Dong (VNA)ﷺ – A village in Duc Trong district, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, Phu An is home to 80 Buddhist establishments, the highest density in Vietnam.
The number of Buddhists accounts for more than 50% of the village’s population of 1,200.
On holidays and New Year festivals, a large number of visitors from across the country flock to Phu An.
Phap Van was one of the first pagodas built in Duc Trong on a high mountain, where visitors can enjoy the view of Dai Ninh River.
Phap Van abbot, Venerable Thich Dao Thanh said the pagoda was originally a Buddhist meditation hall set up by Most Venerable Thich Thien Tam in 1968. In 2009, the pagoda was restored and expanded on an area of 22,000 sq.m with a 12m high statue of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara which was completed more than half a century ago.
Vinh Minh Tu Vien, the most famous temple in Phu An, is located on a high hill, surrounded by trees. It covers an area of about 10 hectares. It was founded in 1973 by Venerable Thich Tam Thanh - a disciple of the first three monks Buu Lai, Buu Hue and Thich Thien Tam.
A view of Phu An village (Photo: VNA)
Kara Jan K’ Suynh, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Phu Hoi commune, said before the national reunification in 1975, the land of Phu An was still very wild and sparsely populated, with only a few temples and pagodas built in old forests. Later, people from all over the country came there to live and work, forming a busy residential area with many pagodas and places of worship, so Phu An was dubbed "the village of temples”.
Kara Jan K’ Suynh said the operation of religious establishments in the commune is stable, without problems related to political security, social order and safety.
Religious establishments and followers always abide by the guidelines of the Party and laws of the State, and are active in charitable activities, contributing to the locality’s development, she noted.
According to Vice Chairman of Duc Trong district People’s Committee Le Nguyen Hoang, apart from managing religious activities and security and order, and cooperating with pagodas in the locality in charity and social security activities, local authorities have also focused on promoting legal regulations on religion and belief./.
The passing of Zen Monk Thich Nhat Hanh is a loss to the Buddhist community in general and Vietnamese Buddhism in particular, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang has affirmed.
Aside from the archaic and solemn landscape, Nom Pagoda in Van Lam district of northern Hung Yen province is also home to valuable objects which are old statues dating back centuries.
The standing board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) executive committee in the central province of Khanh Hoa on February 21 announced decisions to appoint three monks as heads of pagodas in Truong Sa island district.
A delegation of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) led by head of its culture committee Most Venerable Thich Tho Lac is making a monthlong working visit to Europe from April 12, as part of its activities to popularise Vietnam’s Buddhist cultural identity to Vietnamese communities abroad.
The Bodhisattva statue on Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh province has set two records - the tallest bronze Bodhisattva statue in Vietnam and the tallest bronze Bodhisattva statue situated on mountain in Asia.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and Secretary of the Central Military Commission To Lam attended the event in Hanoi, while Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man were present the event in Hue and in Ho Chi Minh City, respectively.
The World Police Band Concert - Vietnam 2025 is an important opportunity to enhance cultural and artistic exchanges and mutual understanding between Vietnam’s public security force and law enforcement agencies worldwide.
Young people are no longer seeing heritage as something distant. They are actively engaging with it, for example, photographing it, performing it, and making it part of their everyday creative expression.
Demonstrating their superior form, the Thai women’s team cruised to a straight-sets victory, winning 25–16, 25–16, and 25–21. With this result, Thailand remains unbeaten across both legs of the tournament so far.
According to the latest FIFA women’s rankings, Vietnam ranked sixth in Asia, behind Japan (8th globally), the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (10th), Australia (15th), China (16th) and the Republic of Korea (21st).
Accessible via //a80.hanoi.gov.vn and a mobile app, the platform serves as the official information hub for parades, cultural events, exhibitions, and public services. It offers real-time updates on schedules, traffic, security, healthcare, and live broadcasts, as well as behind-the-scenes stories and community-shared moments from across the country.
Vietnamese language is now officially taught at four high schools and is one of eight optional second foreign languages in the national university entrance exam of the RoK.
Coach Masahiko Okiyama asked his Vietnamese side to step up a gear after the break, and it took only three minutes to double their lead thanks to an individual effort from Y Za Luong, who finished crisply into the bottom corner.
More than 150 images on display highlight the National Assembly’s 80-year development and the performance of the HCM City delegation of NA deputies during the 2021–2026 term.
The festival aims to foster artistic and cultural exchange, while deepening international appreciation for national identity, societal values and the missions of law enforcement agencies, especially those of the Vietnamese People's Police and their counterparts around the globe.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism plans to display up to 150 posters at Ho Chi Minh Square in Vinh for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution on August 19 and National Day on September 2.
The competition offers a meaningful cultural and educational platform, serving not only as a creative space for Vietnamese and international children living in Hanoi but also as a forum to inspire patriotism, a love for peace, environmental awareness, and the aspiration to build a humane and sustainable world.
Taking a journey to the Cham Museum — the modest building in Phan Rang –Thap Cham, Indian writer Ankita Mahabir said that the museum might not boast size but it brims with pride for the local community, featuring carefully preserved sandstone sculptures, portraits, and rare artifacts.
For years, the Vietnamese community in many countries rarely had the chance to experience Vietnam’s traditional arts and culture actitivies organized by the Vietnam government, except the annual event “Vietnam Day Abroad” that has been organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 2010. But the year 2024 marked a turning point.
In the context of international integration and globalisation, culture and art education plays a vital role in promoting the all-round development of Vietnam's young generation.
Vietnam shared the top podium with the Philippines in the medal tally with four gold, two silver and two bronze medals at the last SEA Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
The “Vietnam – Colours from the Tropics” Cultural Festival in Moscow, Russia, has wrapped up after drawing 968,000 local residents and visitors, surpassing expectations and surprising organisers with the vibrant interest it sparked in the Russian capital.
Phu An is home to 80 Buddhist establishments, the highest density in Vietnam. (Photo: VNA)
A view of Phu An village (Photo: VNA)
