Overview

• The month-long exposition drew over 17.8 million devotees across cities from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi and Ha Nam
• Vietnam extended the tour to June 2 at the government’s request following an unprecedented spiritual response
• A special Indian Air Force flight transported the relics from Hindan Air Base to Vietnam and back under a Government of India escort
• On June 2 the relics landed at Palam Air Force Station and were received by International Buddhist Confederation leaders and senior Indian monks
• Ceremonies throughout the tour included relic processions, meditation gatherings, chanting and educational sessions co-organized by India’s Ministry of Culture and Vietnamese authorities