| Description |
The Cờn Temple Festival is one of the major festivals in the region, held annually on the 19th, 20th, and 21st of January to commemorate the Four Holy Mothers - goddesses who protect and bless the people. This is one of the oldest festivals in Nghệ An with a history of more than 800 years. The highlight of the festival is the December boat racing festival for 5 consecutive days held right in front of the Cờn Temple. In addition, there is the custom of "Chạy Ói" reflecting the people's belief in the sacredness of the sacred log. The rituals in the “Chạy Ói” custom clearly show the characteristics of coastal residents from costumes, processions, decorations, palanquins, the custom of singing Vi, dancing Senh Tien, elephant racing, horse racing, palanquin rolling, sacrificing on the procession, throwing lucky money, robbing lucky money…
The Cờn Temple Festival is associated with the worship of the Sea God - a god commonly worshiped in Nghệ An, which is a manifestation of the spiritual culture of the coastal region of Nghệ An. The festival has a strong riverine character, reflecting the professional thinking of coastal people. |
