Neu pole erected at Hue Imperial Citadel – Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) – A ceremony to plant Neu pole (a tall bambootree with red garment strips used to ward off evil spirits during Tet) wasorganised at Hue Imperial Citadel in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue onFebruary 8.The 15-metre bamboo pole was carried by a group of mendressed as soldiers under the Nguyen Dynasty in a procession from the Hien NhonGate through the Thai Hoa Palace to arrive at the Ancestral Temple, where itwas erected.The erection of the Neu pole on the 23rd day of the 12thlunar month marks the beginning of Tet. It coincides with the day when theKitchen Gods are believed to ride carp fish to the Heaven to report on eventsfrom the past year. During 143 years of reign (1802 – 1945), the Nguyen Dynastyheld an annual ceremony to plant the Neu pole at the Imperial Citadel. The polecarries ritual items on its top, like a royal seal, a paper scroll and pen,which imply that the royal court stopped working during Tet. The Neu pole is also believed to ward off ghosts and demonsfrom entering the community during Tet. It would also direct ancestors seekingthe path home for the Lunar New Year holiday. The custom is also practised in someAsian countries besides Vietnam.It will be taken down on the seventh day of the first lunarmonth to mark the end of the Tet celebration.Also on the day, the Hue Relics Preservation Centre held aTet programme,… [Read full story]
The 15-metre bamboo pole was carried by ten costumed soldiers in a procession from the Hien Nhon Gate through the Thai Hoa (Supreme Harmony) Palace to arrive at the Ancestral Temple, where it was put up to the backdrop of ceremonial music and smoke from burning incense. The erection of the Neu pole on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month, which is February 1 this year, marks the beginning of Tet. It coincides with the day when the Kitchen Gods are believed to ride carp fish to the Heavens to report on events from the past year. Similar…... [read more]
(Cinet)- The Cay Neu (Neu pole) erecting ceremony, a traditional activity in the run up to the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival, was re-enacted at the Hue Imperial Citadel, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, on February 1. The 15-metre bamboo pole was carried by ten costumed soldiers in a procession from the Hien Nhon Gate through the Thai Hoa (Supreme Harmony) Palace to arrive at the Ancestral Temple, where it was put up to the backdrop of ceremonial music and smoke from burning incense. The erection of the Neu pole on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month,…... [read more]
The 15-metre bamboo pole was carried by ten costumed soldiers in a procession from the Hien Nhon Gate through the Thai Hoa (Supreme Harmony) Palace to arrive at the Ancestral Temple, where it was put up to the backdrop of ceremonial music and smoke from burning incense. The erecting of the Neu pole on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month, which is February 1 this year, marks the beginning of Tet. It coincides with the day when the Kitchen Gods are believed to ride carp fish to the Heavens to report on events from the past year. Similar…... [read more]
Thua Thien-Hue, February 3 (VNA) – Vietnamese visitors, including overseas Vietnamese, will be able to visit the Hue Imperial Citadel in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue from February 8-10 (the first to third day of the Lunar New Year) for free. The Hue Monuments Conservation Centre will offer a number of festivities within the UNESCO World Heritage Site, such as a lion dance and changing of the guards at Ngo Mon (Noon Gate); demonstrating calligraphy, and royal and folk games at the court yard of Thai Hoa (Supreme Harmony) Palace; and performing royal court music at the court yards…... [read more]
On March 22nd, at a seminar promoting the new programme to visit Hue Imperial Citadel at night, director of Hue Relics Preservation Centre Phan Thanh Hai said local people will get free tickets from April 22nd to 29th, and 50% off the ticket price from April 29th. Accordingly, Hue Imperial Citadel will open to tourists from 19:00 to 22:00 from April 22nd. After the initial period, night tickets will be the same rate as day tickets, at VND120,000 for Vietnamese and VND150,000 for foreigners. To enhance the night-time experience, activities that once took place inside the Imperial City will be…... [read more]
