Kien Giang located in the southwest of Vietnam, is a land of diverse terrain and rich in cultural heritage. Every year it attracts millions of domestic and foreign tourists. Converging all the elements of beautiful natural scenery, rich cuisine, and modern resort services, Kien Giang is proud to be a “bright spot” on Vietnam’s tourism map. Besides the above factors, the unique festivals in Kien Giang are also an important “quality” that contributes to the appeal of this land.
1. Nghinh Ong Hon Son Festival
For fishermen in the coastal areas, Nghinh Ong is one of the familiar traditional festivals held every year to express gratitude to the God of Fish as well as pray for favorable weather, calm waves and calm boats. fish filled the compartment. In Kien Giang, Nghinh Ong festival is held at Hon Son in Lai Son island commune, Kien Luong district and takes place on the 15th – 16th day of the 10th lunar month, including two parts: ceremony and festival. The ceremony includes offerings to the gods, ceremonies to welcome him and chief priests. As for the festival, many interesting and exciting activities took place enthusiastically with the large participation of local people.
2. Nguyen Trung Truc Festival
Nguyen Trung Truc Festival is one of the largest festivals in Kien Giang province, attracting a large number of tourists from all over to attend. To commemorate the merits of national hero Nguyen Trung Truc, the festival is held from the 27th to 29th of the 8th lunar month at the Nguyen Trung Truc temple relic site, Rach Gia district. In addition to the three main rituals of the ceremony, ceremony of welcoming the royal decree, main ceremony and post-ceremony ceremony, the festival also takes place interesting entertainment activities such as folk games, culinary contests, bonsai contests, and Cai Luong and Boi singing performances, lion dance…
3. Dinh Ba Ong Lang Festival
If you have the opportunity to travel to Phu Quoc on the 18th – 19th days of the first lunar month, don’t forget to take some time to participate and learn about the Dinh Ba Ong Lang festival. This is one of the festivals that clearly shows the cultural traditions of the island people. Dinh Ba Ong Lang Festival is held to commemorate the merits of Mrs. Kim Giao – who was instrumental in discovering Phu Quoc island. With the wish for a peaceful, happy new year with favorable weather and wind, Dinh Ba Ong Lang festival takes place in a solemn atmosphere at Dinh Ba, Ong Lang hamlet, Cua Duong commune.
4. Hung King’s anniversary festival
The Hung King’s Anniversary Festival on March 10 of the lunar calendar officially becomes a National Holiday, a major festival gathering the entire Vietnamese ethnic community. In Kien Giang, every year on March 10, tens of thousands of people living, studying, and working in Kien Giang and the provinces and cities in the region all gather at Tan Hiep to offer a stick of incense. Pay homage to the Fatherland of King Hung.
5. Dinh Than Duong Dong Festival
Dinh Than Duong Dong is a familiar cultural and religious activity spot for people in Phu Quoc island district, located on April 30 street, Duong Dong town. Every year on the 10th – 11th day of the first lunar month, the Dinh Than Duong Dong festival takes place right at the temple. On the day of the festival, all the people on the island and a large number of tourists from all over are present here to burn incense together, pray to the gods and wish for a new year of good health and favorable work. In addition, at the holiday, many entertainment and dancing activities take place in a lively atmosphere with the participation of young men and women in the area.
6. Phu Quoc Boat Racing Festival
Becoming a traditional cultural and sports beauty worthy of respect, preservation and development, the Phu Quoc boat racing festival is held to celebrate the April 30 Liberation Day of the South. Expressing the solidarity of the islanders, the festival takes place with the aim of creating an entertainment playground for young men in the area after a hard working period. The festival is often held at Dinh Cau beach with the competition of many teams. The winning team will receive a reward from the organizers. On the day of the boat race, people and tourists gathered in large numbers, cheering and cheering in a peaceful sea area.
7. Dinh Cau Festival
Referring to famous traditional festivals in Kien Giang, it is impossible not to mention Dinh Cau festival. Taking place on the 15th – 16th day of the 10th lunar month every year at the Dinh Cau Temple campus in Phu Quoc, the festival attracts a large number of tourists from all over to attend. Like many other traditional festivals, Dinh Cau festival includes two main parts. The ceremony took place in a solemn and solemn atmosphere with rituals: Nghinh Cau Ceremony, Yet Cau Ceremony, and Chanh Te Ceremony. The festival is the time for unique fun activities imbued with national traditions such as sack jumping, stilt walking, pot smashing blindfolded, boat racing, duck hunting at sea…
8. Trai Dan Sung Hung Co Tu Festival
Sung Hung is an ancient pagoda founded in the late 19th century located on Tran Hung Dao street, right in the center of Duong Dong town. Built in the folk style “before the temple, behind the pagoda”, this pagoda is the place where the Trai Dan Sung Hung Co Tu Festival takes place. The Trai Dan Sung Hung Co Tu Festival is held on the last 2 days of the 7th lunar month. Annual calendar with rituals: Cong Phu, Thinh Tieu Dien Thuong Gian, Reception of guests, Dong Dan, Thi Co. Clearly reflecting the noble values of Buddhist religious culture, Trai Dan Sung Hung Co Tu is considered one of the most unique festivals in Kien Giang.
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