The beautiful Phu Quoc island not only attracts tourists by its long beaches with white sand and golden sunshine, but also by its unique culture preserved through many generations. Among them, Dinh Than Duong Dong Festival is a prominent highlight, attracting a large number of local people and tourists. Join Ha Tien Vegas to immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere, learn about the spiritual and cultural beauty of Duong Dong Than Temple Festival, to feel more deeply about the rich spiritual life of the people of the “pearl island”.
Origin of Dinh Than Duong Dong Festival in Eastern Phu Quoc
Dinh Than Duong Dong Festival has long been a familiar cultural and religious activity for the people of the pearl island. For them, this festival is like a local “Tet” day.
Specifically, Duong Dong Temple Festival will be held at the temple located on 30/4 Street, Quarter 1, Duong Dong Ward, Phu Quoc City, Kien Giang. The communal house will be opened on January 10 – 11 and the full moon day of the seventh lunar month every year.
This activity is to commemorate those who contributed to opening the village and establishing the hamlet, so many people gather at the communal house. They not only participate in worshiping and praying, but also immerse themselves in unique festival performances, bearing the mark of local culture.
02 Dinh Than Duong Dong Phu Quoc festivals in the year
If you want to participate in the Dinh Than Duong Dong festival, you can come here in January and July of the lunar calendar every year. Specifically, these two festivals will bring visitors unique experiences:
Dinh Than Duong Dong Festival in the first lunar month
According to ancient village cultural institutions, the communal house is a place to worship the Thanh Hoang god – that is, the god who protects all residents of that village. In addition, the communal house is also a place to worship the gods, famous people, gods… who have protected all people in the region.
On the occasion of the first lunar month festival, people will offer offerings to the village’s Thanh Hoang as a form of gratitude and expression of respect. In addition, they also pray for health, peace, and smooth and safe sailing trips.
After the ceremony ends, the festival will be held with many unique folk games such as tug of war, cooking contest, and musical performances to further strengthen the village bond.
Dinh Than Duong Dong Festival in the 7th lunar month
Equally attractive, the Dinh Than Duong Dong Festival in the 7th lunar month also receives the attention of many people and tourists. Within the framework of this festival, the indignation ceremony will be the Co-Hon worshiping ceremony, also known as the Vu Lan filial piety ceremony. People will burn incense, pray for their parents, and show gratitude for their efforts.
In addition, one of the things that makes this festival attractive is the crash festival at the festival part. Specifically, people will offer offerings attached to the pyramid-shaped neck, including instant noodles, fruit, MSG, banh tet, sugar… After that, these carvings will be placed on high by the organizers. When the ceremony ends, the lantern hanging in the communal house yard will be lowered, the organizers will take the offerings, wrap them into small bags and then toss them down for people and visitors to receive.
The special thing is that each boat will have a flag. If any fisherman is lucky enough to receive this flag, he will hang it on the ship with the hope of doing well, having good weather, and catching a lot of fish and shrimp after each trip out to sea. Coming to this festival, you will not need to wonder what to do in Phu Quoc because the fun activities here are enough for you to have a series of interesting experiences.
The sacred meaning of the Than Duong Communal House Festival in Eastern Phu Quoc
Dinh Than Duong Dong Festival has great significance in terms of culture and beliefs of the people of the pearl island. This is an opportunity for them to express their gratitude and respect to the gods who have protected them. In addition, activities within the festival also contribute to increasing the solidarity of the people, promoting the image of Phu Quoc tourism closer to domestic and foreign tourists.
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