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In the bustling heart of Ho
Chi Minh City, in mid-April, 

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Kandaransi pagoda becomes more mixed and
cozy than ever 

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when celebrating Tran Son Nam Tho May
Tet, the traditional New Year of the Khmer people. 

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Crowds of people in poor clothes,
holding flowers and offerings, 

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respectfully stepping into the pagoda,
together sending wishes for a peaceful 

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and harmonious new year. 

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The atmosphere here is both solemn and
intimate, moving to the chanting and prayer for peace, 

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The ritual of bathing animals takes
place in the gentle fragrance of swamp flower. 

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Each person gently scented the statue,
as a way to wash away the complete 

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things of the old year, 

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towards purity in the mind
and peace in life. 

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Repaying that kindness to parents,
sitting and then returning to my parents 

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so that I remember the merits of my
parents who raised me. 

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About a week before that day, he was
fully prepared to come here 

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to celebrate Tet. 

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I came here from Kien Giang, I came here
and I feel the atmosphere is busier, happier 

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Feeling happier when away from home 

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Mid-Autumn Festival for the Year of the
Fragrant Is not just a moment of New Year's transition, 

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but also an opportunity for everyone to
return to their roots, show filial piety 

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to their ancestors and connect the community. 

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At Kandaransi Pagoda, many families
attend together, from the 

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elderly to young children, 

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creating a cultural space imbued with
identity in a modern city. 

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More than just a pagoda, Kandaransi is a
spiritual support where the traditional 

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values of the Khmer people
are preserved and spread. 

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Each festival season passes, this place
adds a unique color to the diverse 

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cultural picture of the city.