The Ba Den Mountain Spring Festival in Tay Ninh, which took place on the 4th day of Tet, attracted thousands of visitors. The festival, which usually lasts from the beginning to the end of January, welcomes millions of pilgrims from Ho Chi Minh City and other provinces in the Mekong Delta region. They come to pray for a peaceful and happy new year and good fortune for themselves and their families, as well as to enjoy the tourist attractions.
Ba Den Mountain Spring Festival attracts a large number of tourists and local people. (Photo: Minh Tu)
(Photo: Minh Tu)
In addition, the Spring Festival also gathers many cultural and artistic activities, serving the entertainment needs of the people and tourists. Also, when attending the Spring Festival at Ba Den Mountain this year, visitors will be able to admire the tulip garden with more than 115,000 flower bulbs of various colors, along with countless blooming spring flowers.
A photo that has gone viral on social media in recent days, showing the large number of people flocking to the Ba Den Mountain Spring Festival. (Photo: Minh Tu)
Tulip garden with over 115,000 bulbs of various colors. (Photo: Minh Tu)
The tulip garden in full bloom is a favorite photo spot for many visitors. (Photo: Minh Tu)
Ba Thien Hau Temple Festival (Binh Duong)
The Ba Thien Hau Temple Festival is held annually from the 13th to the 15th of the first lunar month in Binh Duong. On the night of the 13th, the people will prepare offerings and set them up in front of their houses for the next day’s procession.
The palanquin of Ba Thien Hau Holy Mother has been carried through the main streets. (Photo: @odaucungchup)
(Photo: @odaucungchup)
The procession will take place on the morning of the 14th of the lunar month, following traditional rituals. The palanquin of Ba Thien Hau is carried through the streets, accompanied by lion, dragon, and flag dances.
On the 15th, people will gather at the Ba Temple to burn incense and make offerings, praying for blessings and good luck in the new year. The Ba Thien Hau Temple Festival in Binh Duong is a unique and special folk festival.
(Photo: @odaucungchup)
The folk festival features unique and special cultural characteristics. (Photo: @odaucungchup)
Tong On Festival (Can Tho)
The Tong On Festival, also known as the Wind Sending Festival, is a traditional prayer for peace festival held annually by fishermen from the 12th to the 14th of the first lunar month. The main rituals, including the Tong On ceremony, take place on the 14th, with various cultural activities that showcase the unique culture of the Mekong Delta.
People prepare for the Tong On Festival. (Photo: Pham Do Minh Trung)
The festival features unique cultural characteristics, typical of the Mekong Delta region. (Source: @59.23)
The festival includes a prayer for peace, offerings to the Lady, the Earth God, and the deceased, as well as a float released into the river and lion dances. In the afternoon of the 14th, hundreds of boats and lion dance troupes will parade on the river, performing a water-sprinkling ritual to drive away bad luck and diseases, and praying for peace and prosperity.
Tet Nguyen Tieu of the Hoa People in Ho Chi Minh City
Tet Nguyen Tieu, or the Lantern Festival, falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month, which is February 12th this year. It is a major festival in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 5, celebrated by the Hoa people. Tet Nguyen Tieu, also known as the Upper Yuan Festival, is commonly referred to as the Lantern Festival, symbolizing happiness, family peace, and national harmony.
The vibrant atmosphere of Tet Nguyen Tieu in Cho Lon. (Photo: Pham The Hien)
(Photo: Pham The Hien)
During Tet Nguyen Tieu, the streets of Cho Lon, including Hai Thuong Lan Ong, Chau Van Liem, Lao Tu, Luong Nhu Hoc, Nguyen Trai, Tran Xuan Hoa, and the District 5 Cultural Center, come alive with street art performances, lion and dragon dances, lantern displays, traditional opera performances, and a unique food festival.
The street performances during Tet Nguyen Tieu are highly anticipated by locals and tourists alike. (Source: @saigon.didau)
The Rước Ông Châu Xương Ceremony
The Rước Ông Châu Xương Ceremony, also known as the Nghinh Ông Ceremony, takes place on the 15th day of the first lunar month at the foot of Sam Mountain in Nui Sam Ward, Chau Doc City, An Giang Province. It is a long-standing spiritual activity that contributes to the rich cultural traditions of the region.
The Nghinh Ong Ceremony is a long-standing spiritual activity of the people of Chau Doc. (Photo: Nguyen Duc Anh)
(Photo: Nhung Truong)
Three respected locals will embody the figures of Chau Xuong, Quan Cong, and Quan Binh from the legend. They will then be escorted by a colorful procession of drums, horns, and soldiers around the foot of Sam Mountain to bestow blessings upon the people.
The festival has helped preserve and promote the traditional cultural values of An Giang Province. (Source: @huunhankhoai)
Large crowds of tourists and locals participate in the festival. (Photo: Nguyen Duc Anh)
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