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Originally, the purpose of erecting the Nêu pole, according to folklore, was to prevent demons from the East Sea from entering the land and harming the inhabitants. However, over time and across different regions, ethnic groups, and community customs, the significance of erecting the Nêu pole on Tet has expanded, with variations in different places. In Hue's royal court, the pole was raised to pray for favorable weather, national prosperity, and the peace of the people. It also symbolized the Nguyen dynasty's sovereignty and marked the time for rest and celebration as Tet approached. One could often see ritual items such as seals and peach branches (symbolizing the gods and Tet couplets) and baskets containing gold and silver money hanging from the top of the Nêu pole.
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Experience the nostalgic scents of Tet through this heartfelt reflection on the unique fragrances that define the Vietnamese Lunar New Year celebration. From the aroma of blooming flowers to the lingering scent of traditional dishes and the evocative smell of firecrackers, explore the sensory essence of Tet in this poignant narrative.
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Discover the tradition of year-end offerings in Hue, where locals express gratitude to the departed and prepare for the new year. Experience the heartfelt gatherings, reminiscences, and hopes shared during this meaningful ceremony in Hue, Vietnam.
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Vu Lan is not Hue's own festival, but Vu Lan is a distinction, the occasion when Hue's personality and soul are most clearly revealed.
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Tet Doan Ngo or Tet Doan Duong, the 5th day of the 5th lunar month, is a traditional New Year day in Vietnam as well as some East Asian countries such as Korea and China. The Mid-year Festival has existed for a long time in Eastern folklore and has influenced cultural activities.
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Address:
122 Mai Thuc Loan, Dong Ba Ward, Hue City
The Soul Worship Ceremony is held on the 23rd day of the fifth lunar month. This is a form of worship that the ceremony takes place in each family and in each group, organization and collective of people who share the same profession, and are in the same village, hamlet, and ward.
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Address:
Thai Hoa Palace - Can Chanh Palace, Hue Imperial City
The Lunar New Year is a dynastic ceremony of the Nguyen Dynasty, held on the first day of the Lunar New Year with the ritual of formal court at Thai Hoa Palace and semi-formal court at Can Chanh Palace.
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Fish-praying Festival is a festival of the people of Thai Duong Ha village, Huong Hai commune, Thai Duong Ha village, Thuan An town, Phu Vang district, Thua Thien Hue province. The festival was held on January 12 to commemorate the village's king, Truong Quy Cong, nicknamed Truong Thieu, a native of the North, who taught the people about fishing and boat trade.
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Ceremony at Tu Dam Pagoda, Hue
Every year, on the full moon day of the April lunar month (formerly the 8th day of the April lunar month), Hue people solemnly celebrate Buddha's birthday - Vesak Day.
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Address:
Xa Tac Esplanade (Thuan Hoa ward, Hue city)
Under the Nguyen Dynasty, the Xa Tac Ritual was held in February of the lunar calendar every year to pray for national peace, favorable rain and wind, bountiful crops, and prosperity.
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Address:
Ngo Mon, Hue Imperial City
The Ban Soc is the ancient calendar distribution ceremony of the Nguyen Dynasty, held periodically at the end of the lunar year, and held really on a large scale at the beginning of the Minh Mang Dynasty. This is a unique culture in the Nguyen Dynasty.
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Huyen Tran Temple Festival is a cultural activity of gratitude, recognition, and remembrance of Princess Huyen Tran - who has contributed to the country by expanding the border, and the nation's stature to the south (now the southern land of Quang Tri and Thua Thien Hue).