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Cau Ngu Festival in Thuan An fishing village

Translated by NAM VIET • Mar 02, 2024 10:20

(QNO) - On every January 20th in the lunar calendar, Thuan An villagers solemnly organize a ceremony to pray for peace, favourable weather, and full boats of fish and shrimp. The festival attracts a large number of local people and visitors.

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This year, the festival begins early in the morning with a ritual of worshipping local deities.
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Fishermen prepares offerings for the festival.
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Cau Ngu is a traditional folk festival closely associated with the lives of fishermen in coastal areas, expressing gratitude to the deity of the South Sea (Nam Hai), also known as Whale, and praying for favorable weather, calm seas, and a bountiful harvest of seafood.
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Bai Bac is a place to start the festival.
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Local people and tourists watch the worship ceremony.
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Part of the festival
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Performing a ritual to worship the deity of the South Sea
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Fishing boats rush towards the sea gate in the hope of getting advantages and luck in catching a lot of fishes, shrimps, etc.
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The procession of God to Van Nien mausoleum
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Burning incense on Whale’s tomb
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A memorial reading of the deity of the South Sea
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Local people take part in the festival.
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Bả trạo or firmly grasping the paddle singing in Cau Ngu Festival
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Hearty food trays in the festival
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People burn incense sticks to commemorate their ancestors.
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