Full-moon festival preserves Cao Dai cultural and spiritual values

  • “Hoi Yen Dieu Tri Cung”, the biggest festival of Cao Dai sect. VNA Photo: Giang Phương
    “Hoi Yen Dieu Tri Cung”, the biggest festival of Cao Dai sect. VNA Photo: Giang Phương
  • Performing the dances of the four sacred animals during the festival. VNA Photo: Giang Phương
    Performing the dances of the four sacred animals during the festival. VNA Photo: Giang Phương
  • Performing the dances of Ngoc Ky Lan (Jade Unicorn) - one of the four sacred animals during the festival. VNA Photo: Giang Phương
    Performing the dances of Ngoc Ky Lan (Jade Unicorn) - one of the four sacred animals during the festival. VNA Photo: Giang Phương
  • The procession of flower-decorated carriages for the Great Mother and the Nine Goddesses at the Hoi Yen Dieu Tri Cung Festival. VNA Photo: Giang Phương
    The procession of flower-decorated carriages for the Great Mother and the Nine Goddesses at the Hoi Yen Dieu Tri Cung Festival. VNA Photo: Giang Phương
  • The over 30m-long fire-breathing Incense Dragon is one of the unique features of the Hoi Yen Dieu Tri Cung Festival. VNA Photo: Giang Phương
    The over 30m-long fire-breathing Incense Dragon is one of the unique features of the Hoi Yen Dieu Tri Cung Festival. VNA Photo: Giang Phương
  • The festival features a spectacular night procession with the traditional dances of the four sacred animals, highlighted by an over 30-meter-long dragon. VNA Photo: Giang Phương
    The festival features a spectacular night procession with the traditional dances of the four sacred animals, highlighted by an over 30-meter-long dragon. VNA Photo: Giang Phương
Nearly 200,000 Cao Dai followers, tourists, and locals gathered at the Holy See of Cao Dai in the southern province of Tay Ninh to attend “Hoi Yen Dieu Tri Cung”, the biggest festival of Cao Dai sect, held on September 25 evening. The festival is a major great religious banquet for the Great Mother and Nine Goddesses of the Dieu Tri (Jasper Pond) Palace held annually on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. It is not only an occasion to pray for peace, prosperity, and favorable weather conditions but also contributes to preserving and promoting the unique cultural and spiritual values of Caodaism. VNA Photo: Giang Phương

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