A long story to tell
Quang Binh
Culture.
As a land with a long history, Quang Binh contains many unique spiritual and cultural values. While preserving its own identity, this province has also been embracing the influences of other cultures. Discover the special festivals, spiritual culture in Quang Binh that are an emblem of the province. Thereby helping you get a better understanding of a land with unique and impressive identity, which suffered many changes since the early days of its history.
Capabilities
Summary.
01.
A place with a long history and culture
The land of Quang Binh has a long history and culture since the Stone Age, belonging to the late Hoa Binh Culture period nearly 10,000 years ago. It is a place of intersectional heritage between many great civilizations of the nation, such as Dong Son – Sa Huynh culture, Dang Trong – Dang Ngoai, etc. To this day, the province continues to develop and flourish.
03.
Diverse folklore
Quang Binh’s folklore treasures are diverse, rich, and unique, including folklore, culture – folk art, traditional festivals, and customs. Countrysides in Quang Binh also have unique and attractive folklore activities.
02.
Rich cultural heritage
Some national intangible cultural heritage and traditions include Ca Tru of the Vietnamese people; Ho Khoan Le Thuy; Racing and boating festival on Kien Giang river; Ma-Coong drumming festival. Physically there are also systems of citadels, communal houses, pagodas, and historical relics. It has created a system of rich cultural heritage through historical eras.
04.
Beauty of nature
Nestled in a wet rice farming community, for generations, the people here have always wished for favorable weather, respectful peace, and aim to behave in a gracious and friendly manner. Its natural appeal makes everyone feel happy, comfortable when arriving at Quang Binh.
Capabilities
Summary.
01.
A place with a long history and culture
The land of Quang Binh has a long history and culture since the Stone Age, belonging to the late Hoa Binh Culture period nearly 10,000 years ago. It is a place of intersectional heritage between many great civilizations of the nation, such as Dong Son – Sa Huynh culture, Dang Trong – Dang Ngoai, etc. To this day, the province continues to develop and flourish.
02.
Rich cultural heritage
Some national intangible cultural heritage and traditions include Ca Tru of the Vietnamese people; Ho Khoan Le Thuy; Racing and boating festival on Kien Giang river; Ma-Coong drumming festival. Physically there are also systems of citadels, communal houses, pagodas, and historical relics. It has created a system of rich cultural heritage through historical eras.
03.
Diverse folklore
Quang Binh’s folklore treasures are diverse, rich, and unique, including folklore, culture – folk art, traditional festivals, and customs. Countrysides in Quang Binh also have unique and attractive folklore activities.
04.
Beauty of nature
Nestled in a wet rice farming community, for generations, the people here have always wished for favorable weather, respectful peace, and aim to behave in a gracious and friendly manner. Its natural appeal makes everyone feel happy, comfortable when arriving at Quang Binh.
Introduction
Festivals in Quang Binh
Quang Binh’s festivals contain the sacred land’s cultural, spiritual, and historical beauties: Boat racing, fishing, harvest season, and many other unique festivals with diverse and rich rituals. Let’s find out more information below:
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Traditional Boat Racing Festival On Kien Giang River
Intangible heritage at national level
“Dù ai đi tây về đông
Mồng 2 tháng 9 cũng mong về nhà
Về nhà xem hội quê ta
Dưới sông bơi trải, nhà nhà cờ bay”.
Suppose you have an opportunity to travel to Quang Binh on Vietnamese National Day on September 2. In that case, you can come to Le Thuy district to engage in the lively atmosphere of the traditional boat racing festival on the Kien Giang River.
The traditional swimming and boat racing festival on Kien Giang River, Le Thuy District, is a cultural activity held annually to arouse national unity and the martial spirit of General Vo Nguyen Giap’s homeland. The swimming festival held to pray for good rain and good harvest to test the strength of boys and girls preparing to overcome the stormy season, and conquering nature. This festival has long become a traditional cultural activity of Le Thuy people on National Day.
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Cau Ngu Festival
Intangible heritage at national level
- Recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage event, Cau Ngu Festival is an indispensable activity of the people of Quang Binh coastal areas. It is one of the folklore festivals, beliefs of Quang Binh residents are passed down from generation to generation. This activity expresses the thought and desires of the people for a bountiful sea season, bringing good luck and health to residents.
- The Cau Ngu in Canh Duong commune, Quang Trach district, takes place on the 14th and 15th day of the 11th lunar month.
- The Ly Hoa village fishing festival takes place at the village communal house on the 15th day of the sixth lunar month.
- Hai Ninh fishing festival (Quang Ninh district, Quang Binh province) is held on National Independence Day 2/9.
- Bao Ninh fishing festival (Dong Hoi city) is held on three days: 14, 15, 16 of the 4th lunar month. It is the biggest festival of Dong Hoi fishermen.
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Breaking Drum Festival of the Ma Coong
Drum making village is one of the unique gatherings of the province, imbued with the culture of the Ma Coong people.
This festival is held every year on January 16 with exciting activities such as: praying to heaven and earth for favorable rain and windy season, lush trees, and prosperous life. People gather to eat and drink; couples also have the opportunity to date and fall in love.
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