Khanh Hoa is not only a land with beautiful Nha Trang islands, but also a place famous for its long and unique culture. If you are lucky enough to come on special festivals of the year, visitors will experience the cultural and spiritual life of the residents here. Discover the uniqueness and significance of Khanh Hoa festivals with us
Vietnam in general or Khanh Hoa in particular is a place with a long-standing culture and the appearance of elements of religion and belief in everyday life. Since ancient times, Khanh Hoa festivals are the clearest reflection of the Vietnamese spiritual life, showing respect for the Buddha, and at the same time expressing their dreams and desires for a life. living happily, happily.
That is why every festival has two main parts: Ceremony and Festival part. The Ceremony is the ritual of worshiping to show respect and worship to the gods and ancestors. And Part Hoi is to have fun with exciting and exciting collective activities.
The following article Luhanhvietnam will introduce you to the best Khanh Hoa festivals!
1. Cau Ngu Festival – Khanh Hoa festival reflects the island culture
Cau Ngu festival, also known as Ca Ong festival, or Whale, takes place in Lang Ong – Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa, held on the day of the Whale’s death anniversary in the spring of the spring festival and harvest. If you travel to Khanh Hoa in February and March every year, you will have the opportunity to attend this festival, Lang Ong is very close to the city center so moving is easy and fast.
Nghinh Ong ritual – bringing Ca Ong to the ceremony
This is a spiritual Khanh Hoa festival and reflects the culture of fishermen in the sea. In the mind of the people of the sea, who live by fishing, the Whale is considered as the Nam Hai god, who is always in line with the perseverance and helps out a smooth and peaceful departure. The image of Whale fish symbolizes the current and gentle direction as the industrious fishermen themselves, year-round companionship with the sea.
Fish Ong is an extremely important god in the beliefs of Khanh Hoa fishermen
Cau Ngu festival usually starts early in the morning with the ceremony of Nghinh Ong on the sea, welcoming Ong to worship. The procession of the ceremony was extremely happy, led by the dragon lion dance team, followed by the gong drums, echoing the whole sky.
2. Ponagar tower festival – traditional Khanh Hoa festival that reflects the Champa culture
The Ponagar tower festival is also known as the Thien YA Na Thanh Mau festival, or the Feast of the Lady, is one of the intangible cultural heritages recognized by the Ministry of Culture.
The festival takes place from March 20 to 23 of the southern lunar calendar, held at the Ponagar tower , located on the hill of Cu Lao, Vinh Phuoc ward, Nha Trang city, Khanh Hoa province.
The Ponagar tower festival commemorates the Motherland
This is a traditional festival of Khanh Hoa originating from the ancient Cham people who worship the goddess Ponagar (Yang Po Inu Nagar), known as Mother of the country, who has been instrumental in building the homeland, teaching giving people ways to cultivate, raise livestock, and help people to have a peaceful and prosperous life.
At this festival, with the participation of the Cham, Kinh, and some ethnic minorities in many central provinces come back, extremely excited.
The festival is held right at the Ponagar tower
3. Am Chua festival – Khanh Hoa festival worships Mother Thien YA Na
Every year, on the 1st to 3rd of the 3rd lunar month, Am Chua festival will take place, held at Am Chua relic, located on Dai An mountain, Dien Dien commune, Dien Khanh district, Khanh Hoa.
Similar to the Ponagar tower festival, the Am Chua festival is held to commemorate the Holy Mother Thien YA Na.
The rituals take place very solemnly, expressing devotion and veneration to the Holy Mother, at the same time praying for peaceful rain and wind, the people’s life is peaceful and peaceful.
According to the recorded legend, the Am Chua is the place where Mrs. Ponagar was born and raised while living with her adoptive parents, while the Ponagar tower is the place to worship her when she is holy. And the custom of worshiping the Holy Mother Thien YA Na originates from the beliefs of the ancient Cham people.
The Am Chua festival takes place extremely solemnly
4. Hung Vuong’s death anniversary – Khanh Hoa festival towards the origin
Hung Vuong’s death anniversary is the national anniversary of the entire Vietnamese people, is an opportunity to express gratitude and remember your roots. On March 10th of lunar year every year, the death anniversary of King Hung’s ancestors is held in all parts of the country.
In Khanh Hoa, the death anniversary ceremony is solemnly held at Hung Vuong Temple, located at 173 Ngo Gia Tu, Nha Trang city. The ceremonies took place very respectfully, with the participation of leaders and people at all levels.
Hung Vuong’s death anniversary expresses gratitude and remembrance of the Khanh Hoa people’s roots
5. Salanganes Nest Festival – Khanh Hoa festival is dedicated to the bird’s nest exploitation
If you have the opportunity to travel to Nha Trang on May 10 of the lunar calendar, visitors will be able to participate in the unique Khanh Hoa Salanganes Nest festival.
The festival is held every year to honor the profession of exploiting Salanganes’Nest, commemorate the merit of those who have found, developed and transmitted the profession to this day. 
Khanh Hoa Salanganes Nest Festival aims to honor the bird’s nest exploitation profession
The festival is held at Yen Island – Hon Noi, where the number of swiftlets in Vietnam is currently the most crowded. Dressed attendees perform the most solemn rituals. After the ceremony, there is a festival with special activities such as singing and singing, canoeing, showcases and products from oats.
The festival is held at Yen Island – Hon Noi
Conclusion
It can be seen that the traditional festivals in Khanh Hoa have contributed a great part to the cultural and tourism development of Khanh Hoa province. It reflects the unique traits in the spiritual life of Central residents, and at the same time becomes a special factor to attract a large number of tourists who want to visit and explore.
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