Khanh Hoa: Preserving and developing the Kate Festival

On the morning of October 21, the Cham people following Brahmanism in Khanh Hoa province were bustling to welcome the Kate Festival 2025. This is an occasion for people to remember gods, kings, ancestors and pray for health and peace.

Thousands of people attend the Kate festival in Khanh Hoa . By: HIEU GIANG

The Kate Festival 2025 takes place over 3 days (from October 20 to 23) at 3 Cham temples and towers including: Po Klong Garai tower (Do Vinh ward), Po Rome tower and Po Inư Nưgar temple (Phuoc Huu commune).

These days, the bustling, joyful atmosphere of the Kate Festival pervades the lives of the Cham people who follow Brahmanism. Photo: HIEU GIANG

The ceremony is held at the towers with rituals of carrying costumes, opening the tower doors, bathing the statues, dressing, and grand ceremonies...

After the main festival, activities continue to take place in the village, clan and family of the Cham Brahmin people.

This is an occasion for people to gather and pray for good crops, a peaceful and happy life.

On the morning of October 21, tens of thousands of people flocked to the special national relic site of Po Klong Garai tower (Do Vinh ward). Cham people brought offerings to the gods and ancestors to pray for health and peace. Photo: HIEU GIANG

Cham families display offerings at Po Klong Garai tower. Photo: HIEU GIANG

Hundreds of different offerings were prepared by the attendees. Photo: HIEU GIANG

People celebrate the Kate Festival in a joyful and frugal spirit. Photo: HIEU GIANG

Families express their sincerity with offerings such as rice, soup, chicken, fruit, candy... Photo: HIEU GIANG

Mr. Nguyen Khac Ha, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Khanh Hoa province, presented gifts to congratulate members of the Cham Brahman Council of the province. Photo: HIEU GIANG

Mr. Nguyen Khac Ha, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Khanh Hoa province, congratulated the Cham people on celebrating the Kate Festival with joy and meaning; preserving and continuing to promote the unique values ​​of the festival.

According to the Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Khanh Hoa province, all levels, sectors and localities will continue to accompany and preserve Cham cultural heritage; preserve and develop the Kate Festival in the coming time, commensurate with the scale and value of a national intangible cultural heritage .

As noon approached, more and more people flocked to Po Klong Garai tower. Photo: HIEU GIANG

Cultural and artistic performances create a joyful atmosphere, attracting a large number of people and tourists to experience and learn about the festival. Photo: HIEU GIANG

Cham people wear traditional costumes, graceful with fluttering scarves. Photo: HIEU GIANG

HIEU JIANG

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/khanh-hoa-bao-ton-va-phat-trien-le-hoi-kate-post819138.html