In addition to honouring Buddhist values, the candle-lighting also honoured millions of Vietnamese nationals who contributed to the country's revolutions.

The Vietnamese play was the first overseas production to be performed in the festival’s history, with actor Nguyễn Thành Chánh Trực in the leading role.

The producers said that the film’s release coincides with the one-year anniversary of the show's first broadcast.

Phú Thọ Province will commemorate Prince Lang Liêu - the seventh Hùng King - and aim to set a record for the 100 largest tray offerings on May 7 at the Dữu Lâu Communal House in Việt Trì City.

A special art programme titled “Mua xuan thong nhat” (The Spring of Reunification) was held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 29 as part of activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025).