The Nam Giao and Xa Tac rituals will be revived by 1,100 artists at special performances as part of the Hue Festival 2008 in central Thua Thien-Hue province.
The Nam Giao ritual performance on June 4 will see 750 artists revive the Nguyen dynasty ritual that prays for a peaceful country and a prosperous people, Director of the Hue Royal Traditional Arts Theatre Tuan Hai said.
The Xa Tac ritual on June 10 will feature 350 artists perform a ritual of sovereignty offerings to the God of Earth and the God of Cereals to wish for favourable weather and bumper crops.
The director assured that the preparations for the two rituals have been completed.
(Source: VNA)
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