The Cham people’s traditional Kate festival in the southern centralprovince of Binh Thuan has attracted thousands of local residents andtourists.

A procession of PoSah Inu Goddess costumes was held on October 23 at the Po Sah Inu Towerin Phan Thiet City, followed by traditional rituals and dances with GiNang drums and Saranai trumpets.

Spectators enjoyed unique folk songs, dances and music with the Champeople, and participated in games and demonstrations of brocade weavingand pottery.

In addition the festiveactivities organised in the wider community, the Cham people alsocelebrated the festival with their families.

Additionally, various cultural activities, such as art shows,traditional costume displays, culinary exhibitions and traditionalwriting competitions were organised in the province.

During thisyear’s Kate festival, local authorities visited local Cham residents,pagodas and outstanding individuals and presented them with gifts.

The Cham people celebrate Kate festival during the first 10 days ofthe 7th month of the Cham Calendar to thank their Gods and promotetheir traditional culture and arts.

Around 153,000 Cham people live in Vietnam, including more than 41,000 in Binh Thuan province.

The Cham people in Binh Thuan celebrate several unique folk festivals, such as Kate, Ramawan and Rija Nagar.-VNA