Festival of Phuc Khanh temple opens

Thứ Năm, 09/02/2017, 17:20

PSNews - In 2001, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recognised Phuc Khanh temple as National Historical Relic.

On February 6th (10th day of the first lunar month), the Pho Rang Town People's Committee (Bao Yen district, Lao Cai province) opened the festival of Phuc Khanh temple.

The incense offering ceremony

This year's festival drew the participation of thousands residents and visitors from all over the country. Leaders of Lao Cai province and Bao Yen district also attended the opening ceremony of the festival.

In 2001, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recognised Phuc Khanh temple as National Historical Relic.

Folk artisian Hoang Tien Hung performing the "Hau dong" performance or "Mother Goddess worship religion"

Many people watching the unique activity at Phuc Khanh temple

Each year, the local authorities and people of Bao Yen district hold this festival to remind the contributions of "Chua Bau" (brothers of Vu Van Uyen and Vu Cong Mat) in reclaiming land, developing and protecting Bao Yen area under the dynasty of Le.

In particular, the unique activity of this year's festival was the "Hau dong" performance or "Mother Goddess worship religion", which was recognized as the 11th Vietnamese intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2016.

Folk artisian Hoang Tien Hung had the honor to perform this activity during 3 hours in front of thousands of people.

In addition, young people experienced and played many folk games, such as tug of war, con throwing (a Vietnamese traditional game, in which players throw a sacred ball through the up-hung ring) and Chinese chess.

By Linh Bui