The Viet Belief in Mother Goddesses of the Three Realms is a form of worshiping the Mother Goddesses of the realms of the universe: sky, water, mountains and forests. From the 16th century, this belief became a religious and cultural activity that had a profound effect on the social life of the people. The Princess Liễu Hạnh and other Mother Goddesses governing the sky, water, mountains and forests, together with historical and legendary figures have been worshiped by communities. Daily worship rites are performed by custodians at the temples. Practices related to the Việt belief in the Mother Goddesses of Three Realms, known as lên đồng spirit mediumship, in particular at Phủ Dầy temple (Kim Thái commune, Vụ Bản district, Nam Định province) where Princess Liễu Hạnh, a leading figure in the Mother Goddess cult, is venerated. It takes place from the 3rd day to the 10th day of the third lunar month with special folk performances such as arranging letters, procession of Buddhist scriptures. Traditional cultural costumes, music, dance, folk performances of lên đồng spirit mediumship clearly show the unique cultural identity of the Viet people.

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Also known as the Thiên Y A Na Festival or the Feast of the Virgins, takes place every year from March 20-23, commemorating the merits of Goddess Ponaga. The rituals include: Changing of clothes - bathing the statue and changing new clothes for the god according to separate rituals. Water and towels used to bathe the statue are requested by people to get blessings. The ceremony to release lanterns on the river to pray for the spirits. The ceremony to pray for national peace and prosperity is performed by the Buddhist Church. Worshiping ceremony, offering food. Traditional rituals. Khai Dien ceremony, Ton Vuong ceremony - a must-have ritual when singing at Thap Ba festival. Incense Offering Ceremony. In particular, Ball dancing and Van singing take place during festivals, becoming a special activity. The water procession contest and the display of fruit trays to offer to the Mother Mother are also a unique activity of the festival.