Bustling fishing festival at Ha temple
(Baonghean.vn) - Ha Temple Festival is held on the 14th and 15th of March every year. Fishing is a special feature of this festival.
Ha Temple was built next to Cua Trap wharf in Dong Tam hamlet, Quynh Lap commune, Hoang Mai town.
Based on the genealogy, the royal decree still preserved at the temple and some other documents, the Ha temple was built by the people to worship Uy Minh Vuong Ly Nhat Quang, the hero who contributed to the establishment and laying the foundation for the economy, politics, culture... of Nghe An in general. After many historical changes, the Ha temple now also worships the Four Holy Ladies and the Great King Hoang Ta Thon.
Ha Temple Festival is held on the 14th and 15th of March every year. Praying for fish is a special feature of this festival.
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| The worshiping ceremony at sea is the main part of the Ha Temple festival. The palanquin and offerings are displayed on the bow of a large ship in the fleet of 9 participating ships. Photo: Canh Yen |
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| The fleet of ships participating in the fishing ceremony at sea is splendidly decorated. At the end of the fishing ceremony, after the signal, the fleet bravely heads out to sea, symbolizing the beginning of the fishing season. Photo: Canh Yen |
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| The procession and performance of the "Thien Vuong Tro" team organized by the villages. Photo: Canh Yen |
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| Boat racing final at the Ha Temple festival. Photo: Canh Yen |
