A ritual to purify the graves is performed before reciting prayers. (Photo: VNA)
A ritual to purify the graves is performed before reciting prayers. (Photo: VNA)
Families conduct the sand-clearing and water-pouring rituals to cleanse the graves. (Photo: VNA)
Families conduct the sand-clearing and water-pouring rituals to cleanse the graves. (Photo: VNA)
Cham people, dressed in traditional attire, bring offerings to the ceremony. (Photo: VNA)
Cham people, dressed in traditional attire, bring offerings to the ceremony. (Photo: VNA)
Each person recites prayers at their family’s grave, inviting their ancestors to celebrate the New Year. (Photo: VNA)
Each person recites prayers at their family’s grave, inviting their ancestors to celebrate the New Year. (Photo: VNA)
A Cham young woman prepares offerings to honour her ancestors. (Photo: VNA)
A Cham young woman prepares offerings to honour her ancestors. (Photo: VNA)
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Traditional grave visiting ceremony of Cham people

From February 26 to 28, 2025, Cham Bani people in Binh Thuan province joyfully celebrated their traditional Ramuwan (New Year) festival. This long-standing traditional festival begins with its most important ritual, the grave visiting ceremony, where families offer prayers and invite their ancestors to join the New Year celebrations at Cham cemeteries.