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Xa Tac ritual re-enacted in Thua Thien – Hue

VOV.VN - The traditional Xa Tac ritual was re-enacted on the Xa Tac esplanade in the ancient capital of Hue in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on March 16, or the 14th day of the second lunar month.

xa tac ritual re-enacted in thua thien hue picture 1 — The event is held annually during the second lunar month.

xa tac ritual re-enacted in thua thien hue picture 2 — Festival goers use the occasion as a chance to pray for favourable weather, bumper crops, prosperity, peace, and happiness.

xa tac ritual re-enacted in thua thien hue picture 3 — Locals prepare offerings at the function.

xa tac ritual re-enacted in thua thien hue picture 4 — The ritual was re-enacted for the first time in 2008 and has since taken place during the second lunar month each year.

xa tac ritual re-enacted in thua thien hue picture 5 — The Xa Tac ritual was previously organised twice a year during the reigns of the Dinh, Ly, Tran, Le, and Nguyen dynasties, with the aim of honouring the country’s agriculture and praying for prosperity and peace for the whole country.

xa tac ritual re-enacted in thua thien hue picture 6 — The rites feature incense offerings, a procession, Nha Nhac (Hue royal court music) performances, and royal dancing, attracting the participation of an estimated hundreds of artists, instrumentalists, and local residents.

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