The Tower-worshipping ceremony is considered an indispensable ritual of the yearly Kate festival. Therefore, the management board of Po Sha Inu tower in coordination with dignitaries in Ham Thuan Bac district on October 5th to perform the most important ritual in a very simple, solemn, and safe manner following the Covid-19 preventive measures.
The Cham Brahman ethnic people in the south-central province of Binh Thuan are celebrating their yearly Kate Festival from October 4-6.
According to senior monk Thong Minh Toan (Ham Thuan Bac district), instead of bringing the offerings to the tower, as usual, the Cham people celebrate the traditional Kate festival at their houses. They are also encouraged not to gather many people, not to go out to extend greetings for the sake of their health.
Translated by My Thien (Source: Binh Thuan Online)