Impressions of the ceremony to worship the ancestors of all arts in Hue

On the afternoon of May 5, 2023, at Tu Tuong Park on the banks of the Huong River in Hue, the Organizing Committee of the Hue Traditional Craft Festival 2023 held the Ancestor Worship Ceremony and the Procession to honor Vietnamese artisans and traditional craft villages. This is one of the main programs of the Festival; organized solemnly, imbued with Hue rituals and culture, leaving many beautiful impressions on viewers.

Solemn scene of the ceremony to worship the ancestors of all arts.

Please join Vietnam.vn to learn about the Hundred Arts Ancestor Worship Ceremony through the photo series "Impressions of the Hundred Arts Ancestor Worship Ceremony in Hue" by author Tran Thanh Giang to know that the Hundred Arts Ancestor Worship Ceremony is a traditional ritual to remember the merits of the ancestors, those who have contributed to the birth of traditional Vietnamese crafts, as well as to pray for business and production to always be lucky, develop and prosper. Immediately after the Hundred Arts Ancestor Worship Ceremony is the Procession to honor artisans and traditional craft villages with the participation of delegations of typical artisans and craftsmen of Hue and craft villages across the country. The photo series was sent by the author to participate in the Photo and Video Contest "Happy Vietnam", organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications.

Respectfully offer to the founder of hundreds of arts.

Beat the drum in the ceremony.

The celebrant knelt before the altar.

Ceremonial band.

Ritual of reading funeral oration.

The procession passed over Truong Tien Bridge.

Artisan Phan Thi Thuan (Hanoi), famous for her unique lotus silk technique.

Young girls with traditional Hue kites join the procession.

Three famous old artisans in the traditional craft world of Hue.

Through the ancestor worship ceremony and the procession to honor the profession, people can enjoy the quintessence of the profession, commemorate the ancestors of the profession, preserve and conserve traditional professions, enhance spiritual and material values, enrich the cultural, tourism and economic activities of Hue. In 2024, the Photo and Video Contest "Happy Vietnam" will continue to be organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications in coordination with the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists on the website https://happy.vietnam.vn is open to all Vietnamese citizens and foreigners aged 15 and over. The contest aims to honor individuals and groups with positive information products, making practical contributions to the propaganda and promotion of a beautiful image of Vietnam to the world. Thereby helping people in the country, compatriots abroad and international friends access authentic images of the country, Vietnamese people, Vietnam's achievements in ensuring human rights, towards a happy Vietnam. Each contest category (photo and video) has the following prizes and prize values: - 01 Gold Medal: 70,000,000 VND - 02 Silver Medals: 20,000,000 VND - 03 Bronze Medals: 10,000,000 VND - 10 Encouragement Prizes: 5,000,000 VND - 01 most voted work: 5,000,000 VND The winning authors will be invited by the Organizing Committee to attend the Award Ceremony and Award Ceremony and Certificate on live television of Vietnam Television.

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