Open Phu Quoc← Tất cả bàiDinh Cau beliefs
The majestic words at Dinh Cau, the vows for calm waves before each trip to sea have been tightly intertwined with the flesh and blood and spiritual life of many fisherman families in Duong Dong. Travelers can cross here to watch the river pour into the big sea or hunt for a brilliant sunset, but always remind yourself that under the shadow of these rocks is still a sacred place for people to light incense and practice sacred beliefs.
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If you happen to walk to Dinh Cau at the right time when people are sincerely performing the ceremony, automatically lower the volume of your voice and politely give them some space. Tourist information sources often whisper to each other about large religious activities that fall in the middle of the middle of the October lunar month; if you dream of immersing yourself in this atmosphere, be sure to check the local official announcements for that year for accuracy. A smile and a request for permission before putting the camera up to take a close-up of the person worshipping is always a civilized act.
Understanding the story in context
Floating articles about Dinh Cau sometimes call names and assign completely different objects of worship. Faced with historical pieces that have not been fully reviewed by researchers, the most honest way to tell a story is to clearly state who told the story, rather than strongly presenting it as an indisputable scientific conclusion.
If you visit
- Choose discreet, courteous clothes and behave humbly in a sacred place.
- Delicately observe, do not block the path of people who are holding incense bundles to offer the ceremony.
- It is mandatory to show your teeth and ask for permission before you want to take pictures of the people or the area where the incense burners are placed.
- Keep in mind that the day of major ceremonies and the time frame of religious activities can "dance" differently depending on the year.