The festival began with a procession of Po Sah Inu Goddess costumes, followed by traditional rituals and dances with Gi Nang drums and Saranai trumpets. Various cultural activities, such as art shows, traditional costume displays, culinary and traditional writing competitions, are being organised in the province. All activities were closely linked together, to create a unique special traditional celebration of the Cham community.
During the festival, local authorities are paying visits to the region and giving gifts to the Cham people in the province. The purpose of the Kate festival is to thank the Gods and promote their traditional culture and arts.
The festival offers visitors a chance to enjoy unique folk songs, dances and music with the Cham people, as well as the chance to participate in games and demonstrations of brocade weaving and pottery.
We have heard about the Kate festival on a business trip to Phan Thiet. The festival’s atmosphere is very bustling and interesting, and the landscape as well as the culture made me impression a lot. We are very lucky to be here.
Translated and combined by My Thien