His Holiness Gyalwang Drukpa brings blessings to Vietnam while traveling with Vietjet

(Ho Chi Minh City, April 1, 2014) - His Holiness Gyalwang Drukpa XII—the spiritual head of the Drukpa lineage, one of the Vajrayana Buddhist schools and Buddhist sangha—will travel through Vietnam from April 5 until April 21, 2014.

Vietjet, the fastest growing airline in Vietnam, is honored to assist His Holiness on his travels throughout Vietnam. The airline will be serving His Holiness with vegetarian dishes on board. During the visit, His Holiness will also bless all passengers on each of his flights. This will be the fifth time that his Holiness Gyalwang Drukpa XII has visited Vietnam. While visiting he intends to pray for national security and assist scouting for locations for the construction of Buddhist temples.

His Holiness will also preside over a special Buddhist conference and attend a requiem for deceased martyrs in Hanoi, Nam Dinh, Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc, Da Nang, Dong Nai, Binh Duong and Ho Chi Minh City.

“As a new age carrier we take great pride in showing our awareness of Southeast Asian cultural traditions,” said Mr. Nguyen Duc Tam – Vice President of Vietjet. “Vietjet is honored to have been chosen to accompany His Holiness Gyalwang Drukpa XII on all of his flights within Vietnam. We feel blessed by bringing such joy to all the people who are awaiting his visit.”

Last year Vietjet also served His Holiness throughout Vietnam as he traveled nationwide to visit pagodas and bless people across the country.

Vietjet is proactively involved in the promotion of cultural tourism and sporting events both in Vietnam and overseas. With its extensive flight network and a comprehensive flight schedule, Vietjet offers travelers an optimum amount of choice on high quality flights at extremely competitive prices.