Festivals in Tien Giang

Festivals in Tien Giang

Nghinh Ong Festival
Time: 10th day of the third lunar month.
Place: Ong Nam Hai Tomb (Tomb of Whale), Vam Lang Commune, Go Cong Dong District, Tien Giang Province.
Objects of worship: Ca Ong (Whale).
Characteristics: Welcoming ong by decorated boat with lighting and flower, putting a feast tray on it, then taking the procession from Vam Lang trench to Xoai Rap River. The procession has musical playing, singing.      

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Tu Kiet Festival
Time: 15th to the 16th day of the eighth lunar month.
Place: Thanh Hoa Commune, Cai Lay District, Tien Giang Province.
Objects of worship: Four men: Duoc, Long, Rong, Than who become the heroes during the struggle against French colonialism.
Characteristics: Incense offering ceremony.      

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