Vesak | My First Festivals

Duration: 13'43''

Synopsis

In this episode, we follow twins Art and Enda as they celebrate the Buddhist festival of Vesak. Art and Enda begin at the park, where they learn about the lotus flower from a Buddhist monk.

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