(Baonghean.vn) - On February 10, Tien Thuy commune, Quynh Luu district solemnly held the 2017 Fishing Ceremony to pray for national peace and prosperity, favorable weather, calm seas for fishermen to go out to sea smoothly and have a bountiful harvest.
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For fishermen in general, and fishermen in Tien Thuy coastal area in particular, praying for fish is a festival of special spiritual importance, prepared and organized grandly, attracting many visitors from all over the world to participate. Photo: Ngoc Bich |
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The palanquin procession is entering Lach Quen port for the ceremony. Photo: Ngoc Bich |
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The procession wears 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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9 boats representing 9 villages preparing to go out to sea. 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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