With nearly 20,000 visitors per day, the festival and parking lots were overflowing with people, motorbikes and vehicles. |
A wide assortment of exciting activities such as tug-of-war, lion dances and martial art performances along with plenty of food and beverage options were held in conjunction with the religious festivities. |
Organizers estimate this year’s event to log 2.5 million visitors. |
Thousands made the climb to Dong Pagoda at the top of Yen Tu Mountain. |
A massive bronze statue of King Tran Nhan Tong weighing 138 tons and 15 metres high is located at the pagoda. |
It’s a 6,000 metre trek to the top of the mountain. |
Many people believe if they touch a big bell at the mountain top it will bring luck in the new year. |
The entire Dong Pagoda is cast in copper. |
