Quy Hop opens Choong Temple festival 2017

(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of July 9 (June 16 of the lunar calendar), the People's Committee of Quy Hop district held the opening ceremony of the Choong Temple Festival 2017.

Thousands of people attended the procession. Photo: Phan Giang

The Choong Temple Festival is held annually as an opportunity for the Thai ethnic people in the Northwest region of Nghe An to remember their roots and to remember the merits of a girl named Nang Phom Hom (meaning Fragrant Hair in Thai) - who contributed greatly to helping the Lam Son army defeat the Ming invaders in the 15th century. This is also an opportunity for cultural exchange between regions, meeting the sightseeing needs of tourists.

After the procession, the palanquin was brought back to the main hall. Photo: Phan Giang

Previously, on the afternoon of July 8, Quy Hop district organized the Proclamation Ceremony, the Procession Ceremony, and the Buffalo Offering Ceremony in accordance with the national cultural identity.

Choong Temple Festival will end in the afternoon of the same day with the Thanksgiving Ceremony.

Phan Giang