Monday, 13/02/2017 16:49
HAI DUONG — Hundreds of residents of the northern province of Hai Duong attended the Le ruoc nuoc (water-procession ritual) in Con Son Pagoda on Sunday.
A parade of monks and residents, dressed in ritual costumes, walked from the pagoda to nearby Con Son lake carrying a big vase to take "sacred" water. Delegates and monks traveled to the centre of the lake, which is considered the best place for clear water, by dragon boat. They also offered incense, notified deities, released birds, and prayed for water.
Le moc duc (Buddha statue bathing ceremony) was then performed in the pagoda.
The water procession ritual is among a series of events of Con Son-Kiep Bac Festival, which has nearly 700-year history. —VNS
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