Thousands attend Yen Tu Festival
VOV.VN - Thousands gathered daily during the TET Lunar New Year holiday at the Yen Tu Festival in the northern province of Quang Ninh, marking the days with prayers and hymns.
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With nearly 20,000 visitors per day, the festival and parking lots were overflowing with people, motorbikes and vehicles. |
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A wide assortment of exciting activities such as tug-of-war, lion dances and martial art performances along with plenty of food and beverage options were held in conjunction with the religious festivities. |
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Organizers estimate this year’s event to log 2.5 million visitors. |
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Thousands made the climb to Dong Pagoda at the top of Yen Tu Mountain. |
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A massive bronze statue of King Tran Nhan Tong weighing 138 tons and 15 metres high is located at the pagoda. |
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It’s a 6,000 metre trek to the top of the mountain. |
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Many people believe if they touch a big bell at the mountain top it will bring luck in the new year. |
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The entire Dong Pagoda is cast in copper. |
