On August 17, Mr. Phan Thanh Hai, Director of the Department of Culture and Sports, said that the unit had just held a meeting to review all work to prepare for the organization of the Hue Nam Palace Festival in the seventh lunar month. calendar year 8.
Hue Nam Palace Festival (or Hon Chen Temple Festival) is known as a traditional activity with cultural and spiritual elements to worship the Mother Goddess Thien YA Na held in the 3rd and 7th lunar month every year. The activity was assessed to be colorful and vibrant, attracting a large number of followers of the Mother Goddess religion with tens of thousands of people attending. This is also considered a folklore festival, a typical community of the ancient capital.
Up to now, more than 80 degrees, diplomas and applications have registered to attend the festival. At the festival, there will be activities such as: Ceremony from 352 Chi Lang to move to Hue Nam Palace, Ceremony from Long Boat to Hue Nam Main Hall, Opening Ceremony - New Year Ceremony on August 23; The ceremony of the Chief Priest and Prayer for National Peace, the Pilgrimage Ceremony of the Daoists, the Ceremony of the Holy Mother and the Four Palaces Council to attend the sacrifice ceremony at the communal house of Hai Cat village. Festival activities at the communal house of Hai Cat village on August 8; The main ceremony at the communal house of Hai Cat village, the return to Hue Nam Palace, the Thanksgiving Ceremony and the Closing Ceremony at Hue Nam Palace on August 24.
Hue Nam Palace Festival in the 7th lunar month is one of the activities of the Autumn Festival, within the framework of Hue Festival 2023. The festival takes place to contribute to the preservation and promotion of cultural and heritage values associated with Hue. with monuments. At the same time, meeting the spiritual needs of the community practicing the belief of Tam Phu Mother Goddess - the representative intangible cultural heritage of humanity recognized by UNESCO.
The organizers have requested the relevant units to organize the festival with appropriate scale and content, ensuring solemnity, practicality and efficiency. Ritual activities must be organized according to the nature and historical and cultural significance. Take measures to protect relics and scenic spots; ensure security, order, social safety, fire and explosion prevention, traffic safety and environmental sanitation during the festival.
N. MINH
