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Fish Praying Ritual of Hai Thanh fishermen
At the festival, there is a procession of Ong’s bone from village to communal house to show the sincerity of fishermen to their Whale God.
The fish praying ritual begins with "Bat Son Thuy" and "Doi Cau" ceremonies at the Hai Thanh cemetery and on the Nhat Le river to receive soul of heroic martyrs and those who died at sea by storms ... Then, “Mua Bong, Cheo Can” teams ( "Cheo can" performance, "bong" (flower) dance with the attendance of many local people) performs God offering ritual and pray to God for decent weather, a smooth sea and for good fishing. The evening of the same day, people will drop flower lamp on the Nhat Le River.
The fish praying ritual is the traditional cultural festival of Hai Dinh fishermen in particular, the localities in waters in general. The Fish Praying Ritual is to honor the career as well as to pray for peace in production activities and the life of fishermen.
Some photos at the festival:
- ''Cheo can, mua bong'' Festival (07/03/2014)
- Minh Hoa Full Moon Festival (07/03/2014)
- Traditional Boat Racing Festival on Kien Giang river (07/03/2014)
- Breaking Drum Festival of the Ma Coong in Quang Binh (21/02/2011)
- Spring festival means free night of infidelity in Quang Binh (20/02/2014)
- Cultural character (01/12/2007)
- Khua ethnic group perform 3 marriage ceremonies with one wife (24/02/2011)
- Culture and Festivals (28/12/2007)
