Ancestor Worship Ritual in Ha Nam

Ancestor Worship in Ha Nam Island Commune (Quang Yen Town) is a ritual with the hope that tutelary gods and ancestors would protect and bless local people a prosperous year.

Ancestor Worship Ritual marks the start of Tien Cong Festival. It was held on the 4th day of the 1st lunar month annually. This is the largest ritual of the year at all worshiping halls in the locality.

Families carry ritual offerings on heads

Offerings are dedicated to families’ ancestors

Each family offers one local specialty

Ancestor Worship is a must ritual at each family’s worshipping hall

The celebrant performs the ritual in front of tutelary gods and ancestors’ alters

“Senh tien” dancing during the ritual

The ritual is conducted in sacred atmosphere

The celebrant read wishing oration

After the ritual, families carry offerings from worshiping halls to their home

Translated by Quynh Trang