The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the Saint's palanquin

TPO - On the morning of February 4 (the 7th day of the first lunar month), households in La Phu commune (Hoai Duc district, Hanoi) spread flower mats on the street to welcome the village's tutelary god, praying for a peaceful and lucky new year.

02/04/2025 | 15:18

TPO - On the morning of February 4 (the 7th day of the first lunar month), households in La Phu commune (Hoai Duc district, Hanoi) spread flower mats on the street to welcome the village's tutelary god, praying for a peaceful and lucky new year.

VIDEO: The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the Saint's palanquin

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 1

From 6am on February 4 (the 7th day of the first lunar month), villagers spread carpets and mats along the procession of the village's tutelary god during the La Phu Festival with the purpose of "asking for blessings to pray for peace and luck...

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 2

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 3

The mat is spread along the main axis of La Phu commune, from La Phu communal house (La Phu commune, Hoai Duc district) to Quan Chay temple (Dong La commune, Hoai Duc district). This is also the road that the Saint's palanquin passes through.

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 4

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 5

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 6

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 7

At around 7am, nearly 3km of carpets and flower mats were laid out at the festival.

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 8

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 9

Besides spreading out flower mats to "ask for luck", villagers also set up trays of offerings and incense altars in front of their houses and alleys.

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 10

The representative of the La Phu Festival Organizing Committee said that every year after Tet, the villagers are busy preparing to organize the festival. This is also an opportunity for the villagers to remember the merits of Tinh Quoc Tam Lang under the reign of Hung Due Vuong the 6th who fought the enemy to protect the border.

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 11

On January 7th, the birthday of the village's tutelary god, La Phu people organized a procession of the Saint from La Phu communal house to Quan Chay temple, which is said to be his tomb, to hold a "welcoming" ceremony, which means asking to bring him back to the Upper temple so that people can worship, offer gifts to show their respect and pray for a peaceful new year.

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 12

The procession of the Saint's palanquin in La Phu is held every five years, so everyone in La Phu village is excited and eager.

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 13

According to the local people’s belief for generations, when the Saint’s palanquin is carried on the main road of the village, families set up trays of offerings, incense altars and spread flower mats on the road for the Saint’s palanquin to pass. People sincerely worship and pray for peace, fortune, luck, etc. for their families.

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 14

The lion dance troupe leads the procession on a carpet that has been laid out.

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 15

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 16

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 17

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 18

At about 8 o'clock, the Saint's palanquin was carried out of La Phu communal house.

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 19

Many people write their names on the mat so that after the Saint's palanquin passes by, they can take them home.

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 20

Flag team in the procession.

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 21

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 22

Young men in the village aged 16-19 are selected to join the palanquin procession team.

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 23

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 24

Spreading out mats to "ask for luck" is a unique feature of La Phu festival.

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 25

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 26

The mats spread on the road are completely new and bought by the people.

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 27

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 28

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 29

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 30

When the Saint's palanquin passes by, people worship and pray for luck for their families and villages...

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 31

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 32

Many people and tourists come to the festival to see the palanquin of the Saint of La Phu village.

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 33

People collect mats after the Saint's palanquin passes by.

The whole village of La Phu spread flower mats on the street, 'asking for blessings' from the palanquin of the Holy Image 34

After returning and performing the ceremony at Quan Chay Temple, at around 3:00 p.m., the palanquin will return to La Phu Temple in the evening of the 7th day of the first lunar month.