Country treasures Hoa Hao Buddhists’ contributions: front leader
The Party, State and Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) always highly value great contributions by Hoa Hao Buddhist dignitaries and followers to the nation as well as the national great unity, VFF President Tran Thanh Man affirmed on June 20.
An Giang (VNA) – The Party, State and Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF)always highly value great contributions by Hoa Hao Buddhist dignitaries andfollowers to the nation as well as the national great unity, VFF President TranThanh Man affirmed on June 20.
Speaking at a ceremony to mark the sect’s80th founding anniversary (the 18th day of the fifthlunar month) in the southern province of An Giang, Man said that after eight decadesof development of the sect, Hoa Hao Buddhist dignitaries and followers havemade important contributions to the past struggle for national liberation andcurrent nation-building cause.
He hailed their efforts to promote thetradition of patriotism, implement the Party’s policies and respect the State’slaws, and actively participate in movements launched by the VFF CentralCommittee.
The official also spoke highly of Hoa HaoBuddhists’ participation in charitable activities, and voiced his hope that thesect will contribute more to further develop the nation.
Nguyen Tan Dat, head of Central ExecutiveBoard of Hoa Hao Buddhist Sangha, affirmed that they will maintain efforts to,together with other religions, build a beautiful, prosperous and civilisedVietnam.
The same day, the front leader visited andpresented gifts to 10 Hoa Hao Buddhist policy beneficiaries in Phu Tandistrict.
Hoa Hao Buddhism now has over 2 millionfollowers living in 22 provinces and cities.
During 2014-2019, the sect’s dignitariesand followers have contributed nearly 2 trillion VND (86.5 million USD) tosocial activities.-VNA
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VFF President Tran Thanh Man (Source: VNA) 
