(ĐN)- The 7th Ong Pagoda Festival took place between February 14 and 17, attracting over nearly 50,000 visitors, including visitors from China and Malaysia.
(ĐN)- The 7th Ong Pagoda Festival took place between February 14 and 17, attracting over nearly 50,000 visitors, including visitors from China and Malaysia.
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During the event, many activities was held, such as marching on some streets, unicorn-lion-dragon dance, traditional music performance, calligraphy performance, etc.
The festival aimed 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). In 2001, Ong Pagoda was listed as national cultural heritage.
Reported by V.T
