Origins and Beliefs
Exploring the relationship among the Main Temple, Saint Tam Giang, agricultural beliefs, and the village’s collective memory.
A ritual space expressing communal strength and the people’s hope for favourable weather and abundant harvests.
Exploring the relationship among the Main Temple, Saint Tam Giang, agricultural beliefs, and the village’s collective memory.
Presenting the selection and preparation of participants, the rituals, and the role of the community.
Illustrating the muddy arena, goal pits, wooden ball, and the course of the contest.
Practical information on the programme, transport, parking, viewing areas, and visitor conduct.
Do not enter restricted ritual areas, litter, or operate drones without permission; always follow the organisers’ instructions.
Van Village
Explore the festival’s origins, rituals, players, muddy arena, wooden ball, and guidance for responsible participation.
A complete trip requires more than just knowing the opening time of the festival. Visitors need to prepare for crowded roads, mud yards, religious spaces and rules respecting…
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The appeal of Water-ball Wrestling comes from the combination of a heavy wooden ball, a slippery mud court, two pieces of shuttlecock and the goal of getting the…
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Water-ball Wrestling Van Village is a comprehensive festival: there is a ceremony to worship Saint Tam Giang, memories of victory, beliefs to pray for good harvests, a sun…
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