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The Giong Festival is celebrated every year in Phu Linh Commune, Soc Son District, Ha Noi. This festival commemorates the hero, Saint Giong. He is considered a mythical hero because he grew from a three-year-old child into a giant overnight. He is worshipped for defending the country from foreign invaders - the An.
Although this festival is held from the 6th to the 12th day of the 4th lunar month, people start preparing traditional clothing for the procession and for various festival performances one month beforehand. During the festival, the procession starts at the Mother Temple and goes to Thuong Temple where a religious ceremony is performed. When night falls, a cheo play is performed. Then the festivities end with a thanksgiving procession on the 12th.
This festival shows our love for the motherland and the preservation of our cultural heritage.
*Answers to the questions .
1. How different is Saint Giong from other heroes in Viet Nam?
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2. When do the preparations for the festival begin?
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3. What kind of ceremony takes place after the procession?
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4. What happens when night falls?
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5. How important is this festival?
1. How different is Saint Giong from other heroes in Viet Nam?
=> He is considered a mythical hero because he grew from3 year – old child into a giant overnight.
2. When do the preparations for the festival begin?
=> One month before the festival.
3. What kind of ceremony takes place after the procession?
=> A religious ceremony.
4. What happens when night falls?
=> There is a cheo performance.
5. How important is this festival?
=>This festival shows the love for our motherland and the preservation of our cultural heritage.