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In Soc Trang Viet (Vietnam) accounted for 65% of the population of the province, the Khmer accounting for 28%, 7% of the Chinese practice of living and culture here take bold colors of the three ethnic groups. There are 89 Khmer pagodas, 47 pagodas in the temple that the famous temple T?c Code (not Move), the pagoda Khleang, Chruitim Chas pagoda, the Khmer Museum Soc Trang, pagoda clay, Chen style pagoda (SA Large ) … The best Vietnam Travel Deals can be accquired for the best prices.

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Soc Trang, the coastal province of the Mekong  Delta in southern Vietnam, has many well-known pagodas, such as Doi, Dat Set, Vang, Bon Mat and Khleang pagodas, which are not only holy places of worship but also tourism destinations.

Khleang Pagoda, also called Chen Kieu (Bowl) Pagoda, is located at Dai Tam Commune, My Xuyen District, near the National Highway 1A.

The most prominent feature of this pagoda is that it is covered with a layer of stylishly designed bowls and plates of different colors, some of which are still intact although most are broken, inlayed in the roofs and the pillars of the pagoda.

According to the pagoda’s master priest, Khleang Pagoda was built in 1815 with nipa leaves in an area named Sa Lon. In 1969, it was rebuilt and the craftsmen used the broken bowls and plates to decorate the pagoda.

At first they intended to decorate only the back of the pagoda, but they were so pleased with the results that they decided to inlay the whole pagoda with bowls and plates donated from the Buddhists near and far.

The pagoda is built with a spiritual significance. The edges of each roof are decorated with patterns and traditional statues of Khmer culture to inspire peace of mind and salvation. The curvy design of the top roof also bears symbols of freedom. The three alternate roofs resemble a big carpet with different colors.

The sanctum of the pagoda has 16 pillars carved with images of the legends of Khmer culture, and the two walls are carved with pictures telling the story of Buddha from the day he was born till the time he reached the peak of the Way.

Chen Kieu Pagoda is also carved with beautiful patterns of the image of the God Haloman, the Goddess of hawks, lion statues and more in an area of green, ancient trees contributing to the tranquil beauty of the pagoda.

The pagoda’s altar has 20 Buddhist statues in different positions and its library has a collection of Buddhism scriptures written on palm leaves, some new and some dating back hundreds of years.

Tourists visiting the Chen Kieu Pagoda can contemplate not only the unique architectural construction of Khmer people but also this collection.

In the residence of the pagoda there is a set of chairs and bed made from ebony wood, donated by the family of Cong Tu Bac Lieu (Bac Lieu Dude is the son of one of the richest families in Bac Lieu Province in the first years of the 20th century).

The Khmer people in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang are eager to enjoy the Ooc Om Boc festival to be held between November 23-24.

The annual festival, the largest and most important event of the Khmer people, will feature an exhibition on the Ooc Om Boc festival, trade promotion activities as well as other cultural and sports activities, said Lam Hung Kien, Director of the province’s Department of Tourism and Trade.

Visitors will also have a chance to cheer the traditional Ngo boat race, which has been recognised as a national sport event.

Around 50 teams from Soc Trang and neighbouring provinces have registered to attend the race.

In Soc Trang Province as well as surrounding areas in the delta, there is the Ooc Om Bok festival, which usually falls in November. The Khmer people prepare an offering feast to the moon comprised of farm produce like ripe bananas, freshly peeled coconuts, mangos and green rice paper – a specialty of the local people.

The traditional ceremony is usually carried out as the moon rises with all attendees sitting on the ground, clasping their hands and listening to an elderly man express the people’s gratitude to the moon and saying prayers for continuous good crops and good health.

This year, the Ooc Om Bok, also called the moon-worshipping festival, is held on the fourteenth and fifteenth day of the 10th lunar month, to give thanks for plentiful harvests and abundant food.

The festival is composed of two major parts, including a moon-worshipping ritual and a boat race. The former, held on the festival’s first day, includes grilled rice made from young sticky rice grains for the Moon God, fruits, sweet potatoes, cassava and much more.

One of the elderly males intones prayers of gratitude to the gods, asking them to accept the offerings and grant a continuation of good fortune.

Then, the elderly men guide small children to sit in straight lines and put grilled rice into their mouths while asking them what they wish for this year. If the children answer without hesitating, it is a good omen for everyone for the coming year.

Ghe Ngo (Long boat) racing is one of the most attractive activities of the Khmers on the occasion of Ooc Om Bok. Khmer people are strong in traditional boat races, especially women’s races, in Vietnam.

This year, the race for women will fall on November 4 and for men one day after. The races have traditionally attracted many interested people along Sung Dinh River Bank with an exciting atmosphere. It is expected to attract more than 50 racing teams in Soc Trang and neighbouring provinces.

A Ngo boat, called tuk ngo in the Khmer language, is like a pirogue. It can hold up to 50 people thanks to its length of 20-30 meters. The timber boat, which has a pointed bow and elevated stern, has blue, red and yellow stripes decorating the hull, while the boat’s sides are black.

The experienced master stands midway along the boat and encourages his team-mates with a light gong. As the first boat crosses the finish line, the crowds on both riverbanks cheer loudly and enthusiastically. The excitement is infectious.

On the occasion, the province will organize an Ooc Om Bok fair at Ho Nuoc Ngot Tourist Site in Soc Trang from October 30 to November 11. The fair attracts 1123 units with nearly 234 booths ranging from shoes, clothes, pottery to motorbikes, automobiles and agro products

Thanks to the cohabitation of Vietnamese, Chinese and Khmer people, there are many specific and unique festivals held in the area, of which Chol Chnam Thmay, Dolta, and Ook Om Bok of Khmer people are the most colourful festivals.