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Hanoi village hosts annual water festival

Wednesday, 12:06, 01/03/2023

VOV.VN - A rotating palanquin ceremony represents one of the main ancient traditions of the people of Tho Khoi village in Cu Khoi ward of Long Bien district, Hanoi.

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The festival is held from February 8 to February 10 according to the lunar calendar.
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The ceremony starts at the village temple.
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There are two main palanquins, one called Song Loan for the goddess, and another called Long Dinh for the god.
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The porters carry these palanquins for a total of two km from the village to the Red River, where they take water before returning to the village.
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The Long Dinh palanquin is traditionally carried by single men.
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The Song Loan palanquin is carried by single women.
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Porters rotate the palanquins at the village's temple.
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People believe that god and goddess will appear when the palanquins are rotated.
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A key aspect of the event is that porters must not let the palanquins touch the ground.
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Carrying palanquins to the Red River
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While walking, the porters must rotate the palanquins in every direction possible. Sometimes, it takes up to three hours to complete the walk to the river due to the unpredictable routes.
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Worshiping on a ship
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Taking water from the Red River
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Water is used to clean the items used for worshipping in the communal house.