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Special water procession of the gods at Qua Son Temple Festival

Cong Kien - Nguyen Dao • February 17, 2025 12:25

The Qua Son Temple Festival (Do Luong) is a cultural activity with a strong identity, expressing the people's gratitude to Uy Minh Vuong Ly Nhat Quang. In particular, the procession of the god by waterway is considered a unique feature of the festival.

bna_1(1).jpg — After offering incense and offerings at Qua Son Temple to thank Uy Minh Vuong Ly Nhat Quang, according to tradition, the Organizing Committee proceeded to bring the god to Ba But Temple to hold a thanksgiving ceremony. Photo: Nguyen Dao

bna_2(1).jpg — The procession to Ba But Pagoda was carried out by river. The procession included provincial delegates, leaders of Do Luong district and a large number of people. Photo: Nguyen Dao

bna_3(2).jpg — The procession boat sets off...Photo: Nguyen Dao

bna_4(2).jpg — The spirited military flipping ceremony on Lam River. Photo: Nguyen Dao

bna_5(2).jpg — The dragon boats in the procession speed up the Lam River, heading towards Ba But Pagoda. Photo: Nguyen Dao

bna_6(1).jpg — The rowers tried their best, keeping pace with their fellow boatmen. Photo: Nguyen Dao

Arriving in front of Ba But Pagoda, the procession went ashore and entered the pagoda yard to offer incense and perform a ceremony to thank Ba But for her protection and blessing for Uy Minh Vuong Ly Nhat Quang. Photo: Nguyen Dao

Leaders of Do Luong district offered thanks to Lady Buddha. Photo: Nguyen Dao

Cong Kien - Nguyen Dao