Festival of Bà Chúa Xứ Goddess at Sam Mountain

UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2024 URL: https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/01999 Description: The festival of Bà Chúa Xứ Goddess at Sam Mountain takes place from the 22nd to the 27th day of the fourth lunar month. Observed by the Kinh, Khmer, Cham and Hoa communities in Châu Đốc city, it entails performing religious ceremonies and music and dance to express gratitude to the Mother Earth goddess, who is believed to grant protection and promote prosperity, health and peace. The festival is an opportunity to transmit common values and celebrate the contributions of women to society. Country(ies): Viet Nam © Châu Đốc People's Committee, Viet Nam, 2022 Duration: 00:09:56 - Support: - (0199900017)