(Baonghean.vn) - Choong Temple Festival (Chau Ly - Quy Hop) 2016 was held from July 18 - 19. Thousands of people braved the scorching heat of the West to attend this sacred festival.
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| From early morning, people from all over flocked to attend the Choong Temple festival. Highway 48c, the section passing through the temple, was packed with people. |
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| Although it was not the main festival day, crowds of people still came to attend the festival. |
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| At this time, Western Nghe An is suffering from a severe heat wave. |
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| Today, the announcement ceremony took place to ask permission from the gods to hold the festival. There were 6 offerings at 6 altars, carefully prepared, in accordance with national identity. In the afternoon of the 18th, the procession and buffalo offering ceremony took place. |
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| There were thousands of people in the sun watching the beauties practice on stage. |
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| Young women preparing for the national costume performance which will take place on the morning of July 19 are practicing hard. |
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| Many old people forgot the scorching heat and came to enjoy the Choong Temple festival this year. |
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| Today, there are some sports activities included in the competition such as crossbow shooting, men's and women's pole pushing... |
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| Many stalls were set up to serve the large number of people attending the festival. |
Dang Cuong - Ho Phuong
