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At exactly 7:00 AM on February 10th (the 6th day of the Lunar New Year, Year of the Pig 2019), the Giong Festival (Soc Son District, Hanoi) was officially inaugurated. After the general ceremony, eight offerings from various villages were successively moved into the courtyard of the Upper Temple for the rituals.
During the ceremonies, the procession carrying the "female general" attracts the most attention. This year, the chosen "female general" is Nguyen Thi Thuy Linh, 12 years old. Linh is currently in the 5th grade at Bac Phu Primary School. Throughout her years of schooling, Linh has always been a good student, well-liked by her teachers and friends…
According to legend, Phu Linh commune, Soc Son district (Hanoi) is the last stop before Saint Giong ascended to heaven, so every year on the 6th day of the first lunar month, the villagers here hold a grand festival at the Soc Temple historical site dedicated to Saint Giong - Phu Dong Thien Vuong.
This year's Giong Temple Festival attracted a large number of people from all walks of life.
The festival was held in a solemn manner with all the necessary religious rituals.
The offerings from the villages are carried into the temple.
The procession of the "female general" palanquin is a very important ritual, attracting the most attention from many people.
According to traditional customs, a "female general" must come from an exemplary family, have a pleasant and bright appearance, and be academically gifted. Therefore, for many families, having their children or grandchildren ride on the palanquin is a source of pride for the entire lineage.
Locals say that on several occasions, the young girls playing the role of "General" were kidnapped by other troupes, and their families had to pay a large ransom. Therefore, security measures are meticulously prepared.
People gathered to watch the procession of the "female general" palanquin.
People enjoyed taking photos of the "female general" in the red palanquin.
It is known that to date there is no specific explanation for the legend of the procession of the "Female General," but the procession ritual plays an important role in creating a complete festival depicting the image of the hero Saint Gióng.
The "female general" is always under strict security protection.
Scenes from the opening day of the festival.
- Source: Compilation
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