Thay pagoda festival draws crowds from near and far
VOV.VN - The Thay pagoda festival opened in Quoc Oai district, Hanoi on April 20, attracting large crowds of interested locals and visitors.
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The annual festival is held from the fifth to the seventh day of Lunar March with a wide range of religious and cultural activities. |
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Thay pagoda is a famous spiritual tourism destination, drawing thousands of visitors each year. |
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The main festival includes a ritual ceremony and a traditional palanquin procession. |
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Quoc Oai district leaders offer incense at the opening ceremony of the festival. |
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The festival starts with a palanquin procession which passes through nearby communes. |
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Local people offer fruit and flowers to Buddhist monk Tu Dao Hanh. |
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In addition to religious activities, the festival features cultural activities and the singing of folk songs, classical drama (Tuong), popular opera (cheo), and water puppet shows. |
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