Giong Festival kicks off, presenting 10,000 lucky bamboo blossoms to pilgrims
The festival started Thursday with the offering of eight objects including bamboo blossoms, horse, elephant, ivory, grass, all made of paper, betel, and two palanquins.
Tet Doan Ngo, or Vietnamese Bug Killing Festival, is an opportunity for people to offer their deceased ancestors foods and fruits that are believed to be able kill parasites in the human body.
The festival started Thursday with the offering of eight objects including bamboo blossoms, horse, elephant, ivory, grass, all made of paper, betel, and two palanquins.
The coronavirus epidemic has affected the cultural and religious life in Vietnam.
The event creates an atmosphere of joy and excitement, and contribute to honor Hanoi's people and heritages.