Ancient “Robing the Buddha” ritual preserved at Keo village festival in Hanoi

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The ancient “Robing the Buddha” ritual reflects profound spiritual and cultural values as well as a strong sense of community preserved through generations. (Photo: VNA)
The Keo Village Festival is filled with vibrant festival flags and traditional costumes. (Photo: VNA)
Palanquin bearers prepare for the procession ritual. (Photo: VNA)
The Keo Village Festival is filled with vibrant festival flags and traditional costumes. (Photo: VNA)
The Keo Village Festival serves not only as a religious gathering but also as an occasion to strengthen community bonds and preserve folk cultural heritage. (Photo: VNA)
Ancient “Robing the Buddha” ritual preserved at Keo village festival in Hanoi
One of the preserved rituals reflecting the spiritual and cultural depth as well as the strong sense of community passed down through generations at the Keo Village Festival, in Thuan An commune, Hanoi, is the ancient “Robing the Buddha” ceremony.