Hau giang: Khmer ethnic people in the Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang are celebrating the Kathina Festival, the biggest Buddhist event in the locality. This festival spans from the fifteenth day of the ninth month to the fifteenth day of the tenth month of the lunar calendar, which corresponds to October 17 to November 15. The ceremony is held solemnly at local pagodas following a three-month summer retreat and provides an opportunity for Buddhist followers to respectfully offer Casa robes, flowers, and essential items to the monks.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the Kathina Festival is a significant occasion for the Khmer community in Hau Giang. It not only represents a spiritual event but also fosters cultural preservation and community bonding. During this time, pagodas become centers of activity, drawing in participants from all over the region to partake in the offerings and receive blessings.

The festival also highlights the importance of generosity and support within the Buddhist community. By
offering robes and essential items, the followers express their gratitude and reverence towards the monks, who have completed their period of meditation and spiritual learning. The Kathina Festival serves as a reminder of the enduring traditions and cultural richness of the Khmer people in the Mekong Delta.