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Pilgrims Flock to Ba Chua Xu Temple on Sam Mountain
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Pilgrims Flock to Ba Chua Xu Temple on Sam Mountain

From Tuổi Trẻ · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Thousands of visitors and locals flocked to the Ba Chua Xu Temple on Sam Mountain in An Giang province to offer prayers.
  • The annual Ba Chua Xu festival, featuring rituals and cultural activities, is scheduled from June 6-8.
  • Local authorities have enhanced security measures to ensure a safe experience for pilgrims and tourists.

Thousands of visitors and locals have converged on the Ba Chua Xu Temple on Sam Mountain in An Giang province to pay homage and seek blessings for health, peace, and prosperity. The area buzzed with activity as people purchased flowers and incense to offer to the deity.

The temple grounds have been adorned with vibrant decorations, including dragon and phoenix motifs, creating a festive atmosphere. Despite the large crowds, security personnel have maintained order, ensuring a peaceful environment for pilgrims.

One visitor, Giap Thi Thuy, shared that she and her family visited the temple to pray for family peace and also planned to explore other nearby attractions like the Thoai Ngoc Hau Mausoleum and various pagodas on Sam Mountain. She noted the beautiful decorations and the safe, clean conditions.

The annual Ba Chua Xu festival is set to officially run from June 6 to 8, featuring a reenactment of the procession of the Ba Chua Xu statue, a street festival, and a ritual bathing of the deity. The festivities also include ceremonies for invoking deities, offerings, and a grand sacrifice, alongside dragon and lion dance competitions and fireworks. Authorities have deployed police to bolster security and ensure the safety of all attendees.

Năm nay gia đình chúng tôi lựa chọn đi trước ngày khai mạc lễ hội vía Bà Chúa Xứ núi Sam vì để hạn chế chen lấn, đông đúc. Đến với điểm du lịch ở núi Sam này, tôi thấy được trang trí lộng lẫy, sạch đẹp và an ninh an toàn cho người dân và du khách đến hành hương, chiêm bái

— Giáp Thị ThúyA visitor describing her experience and the temple's condition.
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Originally published by Tuổi Trẻ in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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