A considerable number of people in Ho Chi Minh City have flocked to pagodas to observe the Buddhist Mother's Day.

This occasion, also known as the Vu Lan Festival, falls on the 15th day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar.

On this day, visitors come to pagodas to express their love for and gratitude to their parents, especially their mothers.

Large pagodas in the southern city, including Vinh Nghiem in District 3, Hoa Khanh in Binh Thanh District, and Hoang Phap in Hoc Mon District, were all packed with visitors.

People received roses of different colors to pin on their shirts.

Pink and red roses were given to visitors whose mothers are still around.

Those whose moms have passed away were handed a white rose to remind them of their beautiful retrospective memories.

Luong Chi Binh, 41, of Binh Thanh District, came to the pagoda with his mother despite the scorching heat.

The man said celebrating the Vu Lan Festival has long been his annual habit.

“I want to pray for my mother’s wellness. I feel lucky still having her in my life,” he added.

Pink and red roses were given to visitors whose mothers are still alive. Photo: Tuoi Tre

Many people flocked to large pagodas in Ho Chi Minh City on August 17, 2016 to observe the Buddhist Mother's Day. Photo: Tuoi Tre

Children came to the pagoda with their parents to observe the Buddhist Mother's Day on August 17, 2016. Photo: Tuoi Tre

Pham Thi Tinh (R), 50, of Binh Thanh District, receives a white rose as both her parents have passed away. Photo: Tuoi Tre

People crowded the pagoda to observe the Buddhist Mother's Day on August 17, 2016 despite the scorching heat. Photo: Tuoi Tre

A girl is seen offering joss sticks at a pagoda on August 17, 2016 to celebrate the Buddhist Mother's Day. Photo: Tuoi Tre

Visitors are seen worshipping at Vinh Nghiem Pagoda in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, on August 17, 2016. Photo: Tuoi Tre

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