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| A large crowd of devotees and followers participating in the festival |
A large number of devotees, followers, along with locals and tourists, gathered at the Thien Tien Holy Place to join in the rituals. After completing the ceremonies at the Holy Place, the procession, with dozens of offerings, moved to Hue Nam Temple by river.
The festival takes place over three days, from August 11th to 13th (July 8th to 10th of the lunar calendar). At Hue Nam Temple, various rituals will be held, including the main worship ceremony, praying for national peace and prosperity, a pilgrimage ceremony, the procession of the Holy Mother and the Council of Four Palaces to Hai Cat Village Temple for the worship ceremony at Hai Cat Village Temple, and more.
The Hue Nam Temple Festival is known as a traditional, cultural and spiritual activity dedicated to worshipping the Mother Goddess Thien Y A Na, celebrated annually in March and July of the lunar calendar. It is also regarded as a unique folk cultural festival and community event of the Ancient Capital.