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TRA CO VILLAGE FESTIVAL |
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Tra Co is the site where one first places the
pen to draw the S-shaped character of Vietnam. The
inhabitants of Tra Co originate from Do Son. More than 400
years ago, they built a common house dedicated to the
tutelary genies of the village.
Quan He, a leader of the peasants who rose up
during the Le-Trinh period is also worshipped here.
Representative of village common house architecture of
Vietnam, the building is still well preserved. Festivities
in Tra Co take place yearly from the 30th day of the fifth
lunar month until the sixth day of the fifth lunar month,
a procession of boats sails from Tra Co to the ancestor's
native land of Do son. On the 30th day of the fifth lunar
month, the boats return to Tra Co.
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The next day, festivities begin with the procession of the
King to the sea (also named the procession of the King to
the shrine). It is accompanied by an armed troop, an
orchestra and a strong and handsome young man chosen by
the village population.
After the ritual procession, there is an agricultural
contest, such as a pig-breeding competition. The animals
receive intensive care many months in advance from their
masters in hopes of getting the first prize. There is also
a cooking contest, with the best cooks acquiring fame
throughout the village.
On the sixth day, the festivities conclude with a flower
dance. In this ritual, the population pray to the genies
to allow them to catch many fish, have good luck in their
trading activities and to have prosperous lives.
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