(Baonghean.vn) - Every year, on the 13th and 14th of January, fishermen in Tien Thuy commune (Quynh Luu) hold a Cau Ngu Festival. In addition to the spiritual meaning of praying for a year of smooth sailing and a bountiful catch, the Cau Ngu Festival also marks the beginning of a new fishing season, ending the days of celebrating Tet and enjoying Spring for fishermen in this coastal area. Some images captured by Nghe An Newspaper reporters at the ceremony.
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| The Fishing Ceremony begins with the procession of the spirit tablet from the Main Temple to Lach Quen port. |
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| The procession carrying the spirit tablet passed through many alleys and hamlets in the commune before reaching the port. |
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| The strong village men were chosen to carry the palanquin. |
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| Ceremonial band in traditional costumes |
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| Crowds of people marched in the procession. |
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| The procession arrives at Lach Quen port. |
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| The spirit tablet is carried from the palanquin to the Altar of the Fishing Ceremony set up at the harbor. |
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| Immediately afterwards, eight boats representing eight hamlets paraded on the creek before the ceremony took place. |
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| After the fleet entered the port, the captains of the ships entered the ceremony in traditional costumes. |
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| After the Fishing Ceremony is the Ceremony to worship all living beings. |
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| After the ceremony at the port, the fishermen carried the spirit tablet back to the Main Temple to report to the Four Holy Ladies. |
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| The sacrificial ceremony ends the Fishing Festival |
Phuong Chi - Thanh Duy
