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HCMC – Large numbers of residents and visitors gathered at Phuoc Hai Pagoda, also known as Ngoc Hoang Pagoda, on Mai Thi Luu Street in Tan Dinh Ward, HCMC on the morning of February 25 (the ninth day of the first lunar month) to offer incense and prayers during the annual Jade Emperor’s Birthday.
The Jade Emperor’s Birthday, also known as the Heaven Worship Ceremony, is held on the ninth day of the first lunar month each year. According to folk beliefs, the ritual is an occasion for people to express gratitude to heaven and ancestors and pray for favorable weather, family well-being and smooth business activities in the new yearIn HCMC, Ngoc Hoang Pagoda has long been a regular destination for residents during the eventFrom around 7 a.m., the number of visitors to the pagoda increased steadily. Local congestion occurred in front of the gate, with police officers deployed to regulate traffic and maintain orderThe main hall was crowded but the atmosphere remained solemn. Residents and visitors lined up to offer prayers, with no pushing or jostling reportedAfter completing rituals, visitors registered names and information of family members on paper to request protective charms and star-offering ceremonies, asking the pagoda to pray for peace and safety on their behalfMany attendees said they prayed for family well-being, good health, harmony among relatives and favorable business conditions in the new yearPagoda staff and volunteers were stationed at incense areas to prevent fire risks and reminded visitors to light only one stick of incense at each altar and refrain from burning votive paper to ensure safety and maintain a quiet environmentTran Minh Tuan, a resident of HCMC, said he arrived early to avoid crowds and prayed for his family’s health and his children’s academic success. He also expressed support for the pagoda’s call to limit votive paper burning to ensure safety and environmental protectionBy noon, the number of visitors to Ngoc Hoang Pagoda continued to rise
