111111
Sunday, 15:29, 31/03/2024

Paying tribute to the deceased in grave-visiting festival

VOV.VN trên Google News
VOV.VN - Vietnamese people have for years treasured the tradition of visiting cemeteries in early spring to pay tribute to their deceased loved ones in a so-called grave visiting festival.
paying tribute to the deceased in grave-visiting festival picture 1
Although it is not a major holiday of the year, it still bears the cultural beauty of Vietnamese people.
paying tribute to the deceased in grave-visiting festival picture 2
This festival demonstrates the age-old tradition of “when drinking water, remember the source” and the respect for the ancestors of Vietnamese people.
paying tribute to the deceased in grave-visiting festival picture 3
During the festival, Vietnamese people no matter where they work and live pay homage to their native town to show their respect for their ancestors in cemeteries.
paying tribute to the deceased in grave-visiting festival picture 4
This year, the festival begins on April 4 and lasts through to April 20. However, Vietnamese people often choose days off work, normally on weekends, to visit the graves.
paying tribute to the deceased in grave-visiting festival picture 5
On these days, people often tidy up the grave, by cleaning the grave, cutting the grass or planting new trees.
paying tribute to the deceased in grave-visiting festival picture 6
They then place offerings and burn incense in commemorate of the dead.
paying tribute to the deceased in grave-visiting festival picture 7
Offerings may include different types of fruit, a bowl of sticky rice, a boiled chicken or a piece of boiled pork, candies, votive papers and flowers.
paying tribute to the deceased in grave-visiting festival picture 8
People pray for blessings and they believe their dead loved ones hear their prayers.
paying tribute to the deceased in grave-visiting festival picture 9
After the ritual, they burn votive papers hoping the dead would enjoy a good life in their world and bless the living.
paying tribute to the deceased in grave-visiting festival picture 10
In today’s modern society, it is necessary to teach family traditions, national traditions and cultural beauty to young people. By doing so, good values will not be lost and will last forever.
VOV/VTC
Solemn Kathina Robe Offering ritual of the Khmer recreated in Hanoi

Photos

Solemn Kathina Robe Offering ritual of the Khmer recreated in Hanoi

VOV
Solemn Kathina Robe Offering ritual of the Khmer recreated in Hanoi

Photos

Solemn Kathina Robe Offering ritual of the Khmer recreated in Hanoi
Traditional costume of Vietnam in the spotlight in London

Photos

Traditional costume of Vietnam in the spotlight in London
E-commerce bridges the gap as highland markets go digital

Photos

E-commerce bridges the gap as highland markets go digital
A close look at the newly recognised UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in Vietnam

Photos

A close look at the newly recognised UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in Vietnam
Spectacular Grand Finale lights up Da Nang at DIFF 2025

Photos

Spectacular Grand Finale lights up Da Nang at DIFF 2025
90ph tv 90 tv mitom link bong da tv soi kèo hôm nay Đại lý bóng đá mitom keo ma cao