OFFICIAL
PROGRAM
The 16th United Nations Day of
VESAK CELEBRATION 2019
Program
Welcoming Delegates and Registration
General Rehearsal of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of Vesak 2019
Commencement of Buddhist Cultural Events: Buddhist Cultural Exhibition, Buddhist Cultural Fair, Floating Lotus Lantern Display at Tam Chuc Lake
Ha Nam: ICDV-EXCO Meeting
Welcoming Delegates and Registration
Vesak Academic Conference for Vietnamese Scholars
ICDV EXCO/ National Organizing Committee Meeting
Conference to launch the ‘Buddhist Social Network: Butta.vn’
Conference to launch Postal Stamp Series in Celebration of Vesak 2019
Flower Float Parade from Phu Ly City to Tam Chuc Temple
Gala Dinner in Hanoi hosted by Chairwoman of the National Assembly, the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, H.E. Madame Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (by invitation only).
Return to hotels
Ha Nam: Opening Ceremony
Breakfast
Travel to Tam Chuc International Buddhist Convention Center from the hotels in Ha Noi and Ninh Binh Province
Travel to Tam Chuc International Buddhist Convention Center from the hotels in Ha Nam Province
Buddhist Leaders from all local Executive Communities of the National Vietnam Buddhist Sangha arrive at Tam Chuc International Buddhist Convention Center and settle in the Main Hall.
Welcome Heads of State, Foreign Dignitaries, Ambassadors, and Delegates to Tam Chuc International Buddhist Convention Center
Buddhist Leaders, Sangha Members, Heads of State, Foreign Dignitaries, Ambassadors, and Delegates settle in the Main Hall
Opening Artistic Performance
Live-Broadcast of the Opening Ceremony of Vesak 2019 on VTV1 Channel
Pay Homage to the Three Jewels
Message from the Supreme Patriarch of the National Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, H.H. Most Ven. Dr. Thich Tri Quang
Welcoming Speech by President of the Organizing Committee of the United Nations Day of Vesak 2019 and President of the National Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, Most Ven. Dr. Thich Thien Nhon
Speech by Founder/President of ICDV, President of IABU, Most Ven. Prof. Dr. Phra Brahmapundit
Speech by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, H.E. Mr. Nguyen Xuan Phuc
Message from the Secretary-General of the United Nations, H.E. Mr. António Guterres (Video Clip)
Address by the President of Myanmar, H.E. Mr. U Win Myint
Address by the Prime Minister of Nepal, Right Hon. Mr. KP Sharma Oli
Keynote Speech of the Vice President of India, His Excellency Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu: Buddhist Approach to Global Leadership and Shared Responsibility for Sustainable Society
Messages from World Buddhist Leaders
Speech by the United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, H.E. Madame Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana
Address by the Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, H.E. Mr. Tran Thanh Man
Message from Director-General, UNESCO, H.E. Madame Audrey Azoulay
Presentations by Guest Speakers
  • H.E. Mr. Vu Khoan, Former Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam
  • Prof. Dr. S.R. Bhatt, Ex-Chairman of Indian Council of Philosophical Research, India.
  • Most Ven. Prof. Dr. Phra Bhavanaviteht, The Forest Hermitage, U.K.
Lunch
Messages from Political Leaders of Vietnam
Messages from World Buddhist Leaders
Break and Group Photo
Commemorative Tree Planting
Dinner
Dharma Talk about the Meanings of Vesak
International Cultural Performance
Live-Broadcast of International Cultural Performance on VTV1 Channel
Fireworks-Show
Return to hotels
Ha Nam: Thematic Panels
Breakfast
Travel to Tam Chuc International Buddhist Convention Center from the hotels in Ha Noi and Ninh Binh Province
Travel to Tam Chuc International Buddhist Convention Center from the hotels in Ha Nam Province
All Delegates arrive at Tam Chuc International Buddhist Convention Center and settle in the Main Hall
Buddhist Chanting and Prayer Section
Thematic Panels on Sub-themes:
  1. Mindful Leadership for Sustainable Peace
  2. Buddhist Approach to Harmonious Families, Healthcare, and Sustainable Societies
  3. Buddhist Approach to Global Education in Ethics
  4. The Fourth Industrial Revolution and Buddhism
  5. Buddhist Approach to Responsible Consumption and Sustainable Development
Lunch
Panel Discussion (contd.)
Break
Conclusion of Panel Discussion
Dinner
Candle-Lit Procession for World Peace
Speech by Deputy Prime Minister/Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam H.E. Mr. Pham Binh Minh
Rapporteurs Submit Panel Reports to ICDV Secretariat and the Drafting Committee for the Writing of the Ha Nam Declaration
Return to hotels
Ha Nam: Closing Ceremony
Breakfast
Travel to Tam Chuc International Buddhist Convention Center from the hotels in Ha Noi and Ninh Binh province
Travel to Tam Chuc International Buddhist Convention Center from the hotels in Ha Nam
Arrival of All Delegates at Tam Chuc International Buddhist Convention Center
Welcome Vietnamese Leaders, Heads of State, Foreign Dignitaries, Ambassadors, and Delegates
Buddhist Leaders, Sangha Members, Heads of State, Foreign Dignitaries, Ambassadors, and Delegates settle in the Main Hall
Closing Artistic Performance to Celebrate the success of Vesak 2019
Live-Broadcast of the Closing Ceremony of Vesak 2019 on VTV1 channel
Pay Homage to the Three Jewels
Address by the Vice President of ICDV-UNDV 2019 International Organizing Committee and Standing Vice President of National Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, Most Ven. Dr. Thich Thanh Nhieu
Address by President of ICDV and IABU, Most Ven. Prof. Dr. Phra Brahmapundit
Address by Standing Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam, H.E. Mr. Truong Hoa Binh
Address by the Chairperson of the National Council of Bhutan, H.E. Mr. Tashi Dorji
Address by the Leader of Ha Nam Province
Report of the Conference’s Outcome
Secretariat Report on UNDV 2019
Announcement of Ha Nam Declaration 2019
(Transfer to) Announcing the Host of UN Vesak 2020
Lunch at Tam Chuc Temple
Return to Hotels
Pre-booked organized tours depart for Yen Tu (Ha Long, Quang Ninh) / Fansipan (Sapa, Lao Cai) / Trang An Scenic Spot - Bai Dinh (Ninh Binh)
Departure
Delegate Farewell and Departure for Airport