(ĐN)-The first Ong Pagoda Festival, which was held form Feb 19-22, attracted more than 40,000 visitors.
(ĐN)-The first Ong Pagoda Festival, which was held form Feb 19-22, attracted more than 40,000 visitors.
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During three-day event, many activities was held, such as unicorn-lion-dragon dance, traditional music performance, calligraphy performance,etc.
The festival, a large scale cultural event, aims to contemplate and worship, recall ancestors, and pray for safety and prosperity for the country and people.
Ong Pagoda is located at Hiep Hoa commune, Bien Hoa city. It was built in 1684 by the Chinese Community in Cu Lao Pho (Pho isle). At first, it was named Quan De Pagoda, and later renamed That Phu Co Temple (or Ong Pagoda).
Reported by V.T
