Chuong Village is located in Phương Trung Commune, Thanh Oai District, Hanoi. It is famous for not only the traditional craft of making palm leaf conical hats and typical leaf selling markets, but also the village festival.
The Chuong Village Festival is held on March 10 of the lunar calendar to commemorate Bo Cai Dai Vuong (Great King) Phung Hung.
During the festival, many rites and traditional cultural activities related to farming are held at the village pagoda and communal house, fascinating any visitor to the village.
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The Chuong Village Festival is held on every March 10 of the lunar calendar.
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The solemn rite to worship Bo Cai Dai Vuong is performed by the village’s elders at the communal house.
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The village elders go to Phuong Trung Pagoda near the village communal house
on the festival.
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Children are interested in To he, traditional toys made from rice paste.
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Chess playing at the festival. The players are encouraged by their fans.
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One of the most interesting events during the festival is the rice cooking competition
among girls in the village.
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At the rice-cooking competition.
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Rice is cooked in earthenware pots.
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Chuong Village girls enjoy the festival.
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The village men take part in a duck-catching game.
