Chem Temple Festival is one of the oldest events of Ha Thanh people. Chem temple is a place of worshiping Ly Ong Trong and his wife - Princess Bach Tinh and Mr. Nguyen Van Chat. Ly Ong Trong, who had great merits with the two dynasties- Hung Due Vuong and An Duong Vuong. He was also the first diplomat sent to China to help the Qin Emperor drive out the barbarous Hung invaders.
Chem Temple Festival is the ancient festivals with many typical rituals among the cultural activities of farmers in the Red River Delta. Through the festival, the old wish the young generations to better understand the family lineage, historical tradition, and the feat of their father, in order to elicit the love of country and community.
With that meaningful aim, on June 17, 2016, Chem Temple Festival was recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as the National Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Following are the photos taken by People's Artist An Khang:
The women's worship team in the opening ceremony.
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The water procession team on the journey to the river.
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The water procession team was always covered by the parasol.
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The festive atmosphere by the river.
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On the way to get water, the procession team was transported privately on a small boat.
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The 350-ton boat was used to carry the team.
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The team passed through the temple.
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Worshipping Buddha before geting water
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Dropping Can Khon ring to get water in the middle of the river.
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Exchanging water in three jars.
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The water procession team must be young unmarried men
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When the water procession team arrives at the temple, the vows will be held in the harem.
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The ceremony ends with freeing bird - a show to head to peace
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