“Wesak” or “Vaishakya” is celebrated by Buddhists all over the world as the day Lord Budhdha was born, the day he attained enlightenment, and the day he passed away (attained Nirvana) - this is the Full Moon Day in May, and this year it happened to be May 18. The most holiest day in the Buddhist calendar. People engage in offering flowers and candles(Lamps) at temples, givings alms to the poor and more importantly meditation and reflection. The day after Wesak is the day of celebration and festival, where the related countries explode in lit, bright decorations. Every household would have decorated lanterns and flags. People step onto the road enjoying the decorations, lanterns and the festival. A microcosm of this festival was reflected in a small Buddhist Temple in Melbourne’s west, and the photos give a feel of the type of decorations…
Hi @Sarath-Ab
Beautiful your photos. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you @Ggel , Attached another example of wesak decorations at another temple.
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Hi@Srath-AB
Nice pics indeed, thanks you so much
Go on posting and best.
Hlo dear @Sarath-Ab not only the photos but also post was awesome. It was really nice to get read and watch those ceremony from here. This place is near by Hoppers cross if I’m right, I have been to werribee and used to go from the hoppers cross but unknowingly, I could not be that place.
Thanks @Mr_Prach Yes it is close to Hoppers Crossing, on Tarneit Road. Exact location is given in the map.
Thanks @HoangDang
@HoangDang Just a comment, Vietnam follows the Mahayana practice, am I correct?
@Sarath-Ab Half true. The south is Theravada and the north is Mahayana
The architecture also different from North to South
@HoangDang Oh. Thanks… I didn’t pick that when I was traveling in Vietnam last year…
Oh, wow. There are great photos you’ve taken, @Sarath-Ab .
Those lanterns are very beautiful
Thank you for sharing this :))
Hello Mr.Sarath @Sarath-Ab
I’m so thankful to you for tagging me to this beautiful post. Very nice and clear informative explanation about the festival and also really beautiful photos. As a Buddhist, I’m so happy to see these beautiful pictures. Thank you very much again, Mr.Sarath, for sharing this beautiful post with us. 
Pleasure @bDilshan95
Thanks @Mr_Prach Yes it is close to Hoppers Crossing, on Tarneit Road. Exact location is given in the map.