Editing Vesak (section)

====In Canada====
An annual event known as ''Vesak: Buddha's Birthday'' is celebrated in [[Toronto]] in its three major three Buddhist temples, that represent the three main branches of Buddhism.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vesakcelebration.com/|title=vesak celebration|website=vesak2014|access-date=26 July 2021|archive-date=30 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200930213038/https://www.vesakcelebration.com/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Held at [[Mississauga|Mississauga Celebration Square]], it features a number of Buddhist-themed events and activities, as well as cultural acts from Asia, including China, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sumeru-books.com/tag/mississauga/ |title=Mississauga Archives - |access-date=8 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308150620/http://www.sumeru-books.com/tag/mississauga/ |archive-date=8 March 2016 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mississauga.com/news-story/4518929-buddhists-to-mark-buddha-s-birthday-at-celebration-square/|title=Buddhists to mark Buddha's birthday at Celebration Square|first=Nouman|last=Khalil|date=14 May 2014|website=Mississauga.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://culture.mississauga.ca/event/celebration-square/vesak-buddha%E2%80%99s-birthday-celebration|title=Vesak, Buddha's Birthday Celebration|date=11 April 2016|website=Mississauga Culture|access-date=26 July 2021|archive-date=27 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200727053431/https://culture.mississauga.ca/event/celebration-square/vesak-buddha%E2%80%99s-birthday-celebration|url-status=dead}}</ref>

''Vesak in Ottawa: Buddha's Birthday'' is celebrated in Ottawa. In May 2012, Visita Leelaratna organized a memorable occasion, Vesak, in Ottawa, the capital city of Canada. In commemoration of the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and passing away, the event aims to bring together various Buddhist groups around the world.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTJtNyqFhdI |title=Vesak in Ottawa Founder Visita Leelaratna: vision to bring the various communities together |date=March 31, 2020 |access-date=1 September 2024 |archive-date=1 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240901172051/https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=mTJtNyqFhdI |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www2.buddhistdoor.net/news/mayor-jim-watson-proclaims-vesak-day-in-ottawa-may-14-2014 |title=Mayor Jim Watson Proclaims Vesak Day in Ottawa, May 14, 2014 |publisher=Buddhist Door}}</ref> The commemoration has grown over the years, incorporating noteworthy occasions such as the unveiling of the International Buddhist flag at Ottawa's City Hall and official proclamations from regional authorities.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www2.buddhistdoor.net/news/mayor-jim-watson-proclaims-vesak-day-in-ottawa-may-14-2014 |title=Mayor Jim Watson Proclaims Vesak Day in Ottawa, May 14, 2014 |publisher=Buddhist Door |access-date=1 September 2024 |archive-date=9 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109125712/https://www2.buddhistdoor.net/news/mayor-jim-watson-proclaims-vesak-day-in-ottawa-may-14-2014 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vesak_in_Ottawa_Proclamation_Certificate.jpg | title=English: Ottawa has proclaimed Vesak Day | date=7 May 2017 }}</ref> With speeches from prominent people, artistic performances, and community initiatives aimed at fostering peace and understanding, the Vesak in Ottawa event has expanded throughout the years. The first official Buddhist road sign in the world and Canada was started in Ottawa by Visita Leelaratna, the founder of Buddhist Embassy®️  <ref>[https://www.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/canada_e/Cultural_Events/2017/Vesak_Day_2017.html Exhibition of the Japan Booth at the Ottawa Vesak Day celebrations]</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuNY1TbThqs |title=The first official road sign in the world and Canada was started in Ottawa by Visita Leelaratna| website=[[YouTube]] }}</ref>