Neu-raising and Kitchen Gods fish-releasing ceremony at Ho Dynasty Citadel

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The procession of the Neu bamboo pole at the ancient stone citadel was conducted solemnly. Photo: Hoa Mai – VNA
The reenactment of the Lunar New Year Neu-raising ritual offers residents and visitors an opportunity to experience and gain deeper insight into the traditional cultural values of the Vietnamese people. Photo: Hoa Mai – VNA
The revival of the Neu-raising ceremony at the Ho Dynasty Citadel aims to pray for national peace and prosperity, favorable weather, abundance and happiness for all families. Photo: Hoa Mai – VNA
The Lunar New Year Neu-raising ritual was held in a solemn and reverent atmosphere at the Ho Dynasty Citadel World Heritage Site. Photo: Hoa Mai – VNA
Fish-releasing ritual on the occasion of the Kitchen Gods Festival. Photo: Hoa Mai – VNA
The image of the Neu pole reaching toward the sunlight symbolizes the vitality of spring awakening in every Vietnamese person, creating a joyful and warm atmosphere during the Lunar New Year. Photo: Hoa Mai – VNA
The Neu-raising and fish-releasing ceremonies attracted a large number of local residents and visitors to the heritage site. Photo: Hoa Mai – VNA
Neu-raising and Kitchen Gods fish-releasing ceremony at Ho Dynasty Citadel
On February 9, 2026 (the 22nd day of the 12th lunar month), at the Ho Dynasty Citadel World Cultural Heritage Site in Thanh Hoa Province, the Management Board of the Ho Dynasty Citadel and key provincial relic sites held the Neu-raising ceremony in accordance with the royal rituals of the Ho Dynasty on the occasion of the Lunar New Year. Photo: Hoa Mai – VNA