(Baonghean.vn) - On February 10, Tien Thuy commune, Quynh Luu district solemnly held the 2017 Fishing Prayer Ceremony to pray for national peace and prosperity, favorable weather, calm seas for fishermen to go out to sea and have smooth sailing, and a bountiful harvest.
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For fishermen in general, and fishermen in Tien Thuy coastal area in particular, the fishing festival is a particularly important spiritual festival, prepared and organized grandly, attracting many visitors from all over the world to participate. Photo: Ngoc Bich |
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The procession is entering Lach Quen port for the ceremony. Photo: Ngoc Bich |
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The procession wore colorful festival costumes. Photo: Ngoc Bich |
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Crew members are preparing a ceremony on the ship to take the god out to sea. Photo: Ngoc Bich |
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Nine boats representing nine villages prepare to set sail. Photo: Ngoc Bich |
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The procession of gods boarded the boat to prepare for departure. Photo: Ngoc Bich |
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Sailing out to sea to perform a ritual to worship the sea god. Photo: Ngoc Bich |
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A fleet of nine boats followed each other to take the god out to sea. Photo: Ngoc Bich |
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