Impressive images of the sacred water procession on Lam River
(Baonghean.vn) - The water procession from the upper Lam River to the Upper Palace of King Mai Temple (Nam Dan town, Nghe An) is the opening activity for the King Mai Temple Festival in the Spring of Mau Tuat.
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| The water procession departed at 7am on February 28 (January 13) from Vua Mai Temple in Nam Dan Town (Nam Dan District). Photo: Sach Nguyen |
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| Elderly women in festive costumes join the water procession. Photo: Trung Ha |
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| The water procession ceremony was held with traditional rituals: 3 large boats went upstream of Lam Giang to get clean, pure water from the middle of the stream to bathe the statue of the saint, washing away the dust of the world for the sacrifices in the King Mai temple. Photo: Sach Nguyen |
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| On the water procession boat, the bustling sound of festival drums creates a sacred and joyful atmosphere. Photo: Trung Ha |
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| Lam River flows through the King Mai Temple complex. Photo: Nguyen Book |
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| Impressive image of two boats participating in the water procession. Photo: Trung Ha |
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| Water fetching ritual. Photo: Nguyen Book |
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| Water is collected using long-handled coconut shells and only prestigious people nominated by the Organizing Committee have the honor of performing this ritual. Photo: Trung Ha |
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| After being collected, the water is carried in a dragon palanquin by strong young men. Photo: Trung Ha |
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| The sacred water of Lam River is brought to the Upper Hall of King Mai Temple to wash the statue of the saint and the sacrificial objects. This activity shows respect and gratitude to Mai Hac De - the one who had great merit in repelling the Northern invaders and prays for a year of national peace and prosperity, favorable weather and good crops. After the water procession ends, the King Mai Festival officially begins. Photo: Sach Nguyen |
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