SUBJECTS: Civics and Citizenship, History
YEARS: F–2, 3–4
Watch this clip to learn about a Buddhist festival called Vesak (or Buddha Purnima).
It's a special day that commemorates the Lord Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death.
Vesak is celebrated on the day of the full moon in May and in India it's a public holiday. How is Vesak day celebrated?
Do some research and find out about this year's Vesak day theme.
Date of broadcast: 23 Jun 2016
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