Neu pole installed at Hue Imperial Citadel to welcome Lunar New Year
NDO – A Neu pole, a tall bamboo tree with red garment strips used to dispel evil spirits during Tet (Lunar New Year) festival, was erected at Hue Imperial Citadel in Thua Thien-Hue province on January 28.
Imperial city tinted with pink
HCMC – In the third lunar month every year (around late March and early April), ngo dong, or Chinese parasol trees, are in full bloom throughout the Imperial City of Hue, Thua Thien-Hue Province. In the 19th century, King Minh Mang (1820-1841) of the Nguyen Dynasty brought parasol seeds from China to plant around Can Chanh Palace and other important spots in the citadel. The king hoped that he would soon have a prince when planting these trees. Vietnamese then believed when a phoenix perched on a parasol tree, a prince would be born.
Five Moc villages’ festival excites crowds in Hanoi
The five Moc villages’ festival got underway in Thanh Xuan district of Hanoi on March 3, with the festive occasion attracting plenty of local people and tourists.
Thousands line the streets of Hanoi for a palanquin procession.
On March 19, the streets of Long Bien district in Hanoi were filled with thousands of individuals, gathering together to take part in the palanquin procession during the Ngo festival in Thach Ban ward. This grand event was held to pay tribute to the revered deities, recognizing their immense contributions to the village throughout the years.
The Enlightened Celebration: Buddhists Unite in a Vibrant Parade for Buddha’s Birthday in Ho Chi Minh City
Devout followers of Buddhism in Ho Chi Minh City united in a spectacular display of faith on May 15. Monks, nuns, and laypeople alike joined a procession, bearing a statue of the Buddha, to commemorate the enlightened one’s birthday with reverence and joy.
