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Ancestor Worship Ritual in Ha Nam

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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
Families carry ritual offerings on heads 
Offerings are dedicated to families’ ancestors
Offerings are dedicated to families’ ancestors
Each family offers one local specialty
Each family offers one local specialty
Ancestor Worship is a must ritual at each family’s worshipping hall
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
The celebrant performs the ritual in front of tutelary gods and ancestors’ alters
“Senh tien” dancing during the ritual
“Senh tien” dancing during the ritual
The ritual is conducted in sacred atmosphere
The ritual is conducted in sacred atmosphere
The celebrant read wishing oration
The celebrant read wishing oration 
After the ritual, families carry offerings from worshiping halls to their home
After the ritual, families carry offerings from worshiping halls to their home


Translated by Quynh Trang

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