July 27, 2020 | 20:15 (GMT+7)
New crop-cultivation festival in Quang Ninh opens
PANO - A festival to start new crops in 2020 opens on July 25 in Phong Coc ward, Quang Yen town, Quang Ninh province.
The two-day festival, annually held in 6th month of the lunar calendar before the start of a new crop cultivation, aims to express gratitude to the tutelary god of the village and another god for good crops.
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During the festival which takes place at the Phong Coc communal house and near the Cua Dinh River, there will be ceremonies worshipping gods at the Phong Coc communal house to pray for bumper crops, prosperity, and happiness for all local families.
Swimming and rice harvesting competitions, and a traditional boat race will also be held to entertain both locals and visitors.
Translated by Chung Anh