Preparations underway in Tran Temple as seal opening ceremony draws near
VOV.VN - Security measures have been tightened and almost all preparations completed ahead of the seal opening ceremony at Tran Temple in the northern province of Nam Dinh, scheduled to take place at night on February 18, or the 14th day of the first lunar month.
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| The festival at Tran Temple is held between February 15 to 20. This year the opening of the seal ceremony will take place at 10:40pm on February 18. |
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| Both local people and tourists visit Thien Truong Temple to pray for health, good fortune, and happiness in the year ahead. |
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| Many people choose to enjoy the Tran Temple festival before the seal opening to avoid the crowds. |
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| The organising board has taken measures to increase security, including by putting barriers up. |
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| Thousands of pilgrims are estimated to make their way to the Tran Temple festival tonight, so security force can expect a busy night trying to keep conditions safe. |
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| Cameras have been installed to closely monitor offensive behavior that may take place during the festival. |
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| A worker installs a loudspeaker that will aid in directing crowds. |
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| Policemen arrive at the Tran Temple Festival early to plan ahead to ensure the safety of both local people and tourists. |
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| During the opening of the seal ceremony, pilgrims will line the path towards Tran Temple in Nam Dinh province to get their papers stamped with the holy royal seal in the hope that the seal brings them good luck in the new year. |
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| Preparing for the palanquin procession |
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| Views from inside Thien Truong Temple |
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