Within the framework of the Quan The Am (Avalokitesvara) Festival 2023 in Da Nang, a wide range of fascinating cultural and sports activities took place on Thursday, attracting thousands of Buddhist followers, local residents and tourists.

The Quan The Am (Avalokitesvara) Festival 2023 attracts thousands of Buddhist followers, local residents and tourists.

Specifically, the Non Nuoc stone carving contest 2023 attracted the participation of 27 teams which are typical stone carving establishments. They produced fine art stone works, aiming at conveying the message ‘Da Nang - human love’.

Under the skilled hands of long-time artisans from the Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village, common and rudimentary products of everyday life such as pestles and mortars, along with compact and sophisticated jewelry: rings and necklaces in turn are produced. In addition, there are impressive stone statues such as statues of Avalokitesvara, Arhat and Champa Goddess.

Currently, the Non Nuoc stone carving art has reached the peak of art as many sculptures feature historical figures, cultural celebrities, dragons, turtles and phoenixes for decoration of Buddha, saints and gods expressing spiritual culture and beliefs at temples, shrines, mausoleums and royal palaces.

Besides, visitors to the festival had the opportunity to participate in a village chess festival with a large chessboard placed in the middle of the stage. Here, each team with 5 members together discussed moves to play against the other team.

Each game lasted for hours, but still attracted a lot of people who love chess to watch and cheer.

Furthermore, art kite and hot air balloon festivals are taking place in certain time frames during the three-day festival.

The number of people gathering at the lotus station sometimes reaches hundreds

Buddhist followers bring offerings to the pagoda

Visitors at the Non Nuoc stone carving contest 2023

The contest attracts the participation of 27 teams which are typical stone carving establishments

The stone carving products are as sophisticated as works of art.

The village chess festival draws much attention from those who love chess

Each team with 5 members who together discuss moves to play against the other team

Each game at the village chess festival can last for hours

Art kite and hot air balloon festivals are taking place in certain time frames during the three-day festival

Funny and colourful kites attract much attention from festival-goers

Reporting by X.DUNG, Q.CUONG - Translating by M.DUNG