Pho Hien Folk Cultural Festival, Hung Yen
Pho Hien was once the equivalent of Thang Long "First Kinh Ky, second Hien Pho", the trade place of more than 10 countries in the world: England, France, Japan, Portugal, Netherlands, China ... with the scene on the boat
Along with commercial activities, foreigners brought Pho Hien customary customs, architecture with unique cultural identity of each country, each ethnic group. This makes Pho Hien is both a convergence point and a crossroads between cultures, forming the unique cultural characteristics of the land and Pho Hien people. Pho Hien today is preserved almost intact historical monuments with unique architecture, beliefs, customs and practices of a busy commercial port for a while.
From the 6th to the 8th of the third lunar month, the cultural festival of Pho Hien is a big festival of Hung Yen province held in the ancient cultural space at the historical temples of Temples, Tran Hung Temple, Hien Pagoda, Thien Hau Temple, Chuong Pagoda, Temple of Literature ... with the participation of 12 communes and wards of Hung Yen city.
During the festival, ceremonies are held solemnly as the incense offering ceremony, prayers, procession procession ... in order to restore and promote traditional values, culture and cultural activities. The most typical is the procession procession, procession with the participation of thousands of people, lasting 2km, procession through the main streets and the temple, temple in the city. . The rituals of faith, respect, and worship to the gods, gods, gods, and heroes are publicly created to create a happy life for today and tomorrow.
The folk games are also very busy, attracting crowds and visitors to participate in: Boat race on the Crescent Lake, overseas travelers, drag games, cock fighting ... Games This game is reserved by the people of Pho Hien, which has been preserved through the generations. In addition, the festival also organizes activities: singing ca tru, drums; Kite flute show, display, introduce specialties Pho Hien; displaying, introducing antiques ... Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere, visitors are deeply explored about the national tradition, arousing pride of national self-respect; Discover the unique features of traditional cuisine, traditional arts and folk games of the ancient "An Trang" ancient. This is also a chance for Hung Yen to promote its potential, promote the development of tourism and services associated with historical relics, festivals ... in order to continuously contribute to preserving and promoting an advanced Vietnamese culture. deeply imbued ethnic identities.
Visitors to the cultural festival of Pho Hien to be guided to the highest, the core values of life, to commemorate the work of the predecessors; To teach our descendants the virtues, the high aspirations of life. Not only that, tourists also enjoy and learn about the valuable historical relics, which is the Temple of Literature Xich Dang - the place honors traditional traditions of learning Hung Yen ancient and present; is Chuong Pagoda - was named "the most impressive landmark", the ancient temple with special architectural features, ancient statues; Temples - sacred shrines, located near the Nguyet Lake, where the ancient tree Da - Sanh - Si has more than 700 years old, blossoming together to form a strong three - legged; Thien Hau Temple, Dong Do Quang Hoi, Vo Mieu bearing bold architectural and sculptural Chinese ...
The festive season is also a season of lilies, visitors will enjoy the pure scent of the flowers, enjoy a cup of cool honey tea and attractive gifts home: rice vermicelli, lotus tea sticker, gear wheel