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Vesak at the Museum

24 May 2024 1:00 pm -4:00 pm

Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

Free, drop in

Vesak at the Museum

Discover one of the most important festivals in the Buddhist calendar and join the celebrations during Vesak at the Museum.

Vesak is the time when Southern Buddhist schools celebrate the birth, enlightenment and final passing away of the Buddha.

We’re marking the occasion with activities throughout the day.

10.30-11.30am Lantern making workshop

1pm Buddhist Vesak chanting from different Buddhist traditions in the Living Worlds’ Gallery

2.15pm Buddhist cultural event