Ninh Binh province enjoys colourful lantern festival
VOV.VN - A night festival featuring an array of coloured lotus-shaped lanterns was held on the banks of the Sao Khe river in the northern province of Ninh Binh on April 10.
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| The lantern festival dates back to the era of the Ly dynasty. The aim of the event is for festival goers to pray for peace and wealth among all people. |
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| From a total of 20 boats pilgrims drop thousands of lanterns into the river. |
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| A women lights a lantern before dropping it into the Sao Khe river. |
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| Through the release of each lantern, pilgrims pray for peace. |
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| The sight of the Sao Khe river lit up by lotus-shaped lanterns is awe inspiring. |
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| The festival is popular with large numbers of local people and tourists in attendance. |
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| Pilgrims sail their boats down the river to drop more lanterns. |
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| The festival also proves to be a hit among children. |
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