When it comes to festivals in Vietnam, the Mac Cuu Death Anniversary in Kien Giang stands out as a one-of-a-kind and important event. This celebration draws people from all across the country to pay honor to Mac Cuu, who freely explored and enlarged the territory of Ha Tien.

Mac Cuu Death Anniversary - A major event in Kien Giang

Every year, the Mac Cuu Death Anniversary falls on the 25th to the 27th of the fifth lunar month. The celebration involves both the ceremony and the festival.

The ceremony consists of serious rites

The ceremony's rites will be conducted at the Mac family temple and the statue of Mac Cuu, including the Nghinh Than ceremony, Te Sanh sacrifice, te than sacrifice, Thinh Sac ceremony, and the delegation's departure to the Mac Cuu monument. Several leaders from the Provincial Party Committee, People's Council, and People's Committee frequently attend the Mac Cuu Appreciation Festival. Visitors to the event will have the opportunity to hear the leaders talk briefly about Mac Cuu's life and contributions to the area of Ha Tien in particular and Kien Giang in general.

The ceremony is held solemnly with many different rituals

Following the event, the government will open the mausoleum for tourists to freely visit the tomb, burn incense, and learn more about the festival and this outstanding general.

Festival part with several fascinating activities

The festival will be held at the site of the historical and cultural relic of Binh San mountain, the area of ​​the Mac Cuu monument, and the town platform. Within the framework of the festival, people and visitors will be able to participate in many interesting activities, typically folk games such as blindfolded pot smashing, sack jumping, chess match, stick push, and tug of war,…. In addition, organizations and youth unions will also perform many unique cultural performances, creating a vibrant and joyful atmosphere.

Moreover, Mac Cuu Death Anniversary town also includes many attractive activities to promote tourism such as the Tu Hung football tourney, open tennis tournament, food fair, and flower car parade,...

Traditional games liven up the festival mood

Who is Mac Cuu? The origin of Mac Cuu Death Anniversary

Kien Giang is a province in the southwest of the Mekong Delta, which is famous not only for Phu Quoc Island - the largest offshore island of Vietnam but also for the land of Mac Cuu - the first pioneer king of this area who finally joined his land to Vietnam.

Mac Cuu, also known as Mac Kinh Cuu, is from Cantonese, China. In the 1680s, uncompromising with the new Qing dynasty, he fled his country to present-day Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Realizing that the land of Ha Tien (Previously known as Phuong Thanh) was in a commercial location and charming style, he decided to stop there to establish a career and reclaim and open the land. After 1700, he became more attached to the Nguyen lord and eventually offered the land to him in 1724, adding the southernmost part to the modern map of Vietnam. Plus, it was he who named Phu Quoc the famous island and made it a part of Vietnam.

Mac Cuu Mausoleum in Ha Tien town, Kien Giang

After Mac Cuu died, the Nguyen king posthumously conferred the title on him. After that, the king let people in My Duc commune, Ha Tien town set up a temple to worship. In the reign of King Minh Mang, he issued a posthumous decree to add another title to Mac Cuu with the name Thu Cong - Thuan Nghia - Trung Dan.

Attending the Mac Cuu Death Anniversary is only one of many opportunities to enjoy the charm of Vietnam, which is rich in culture, history, and natural beauty. Don't pass up the chance to attend this event and other fantastic events in Vietnam. Schedule a Vietnam tour today and prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure!