Khanh Hoa, Oct. 21 -- The Kate Festival 2025 of the Cham Brahman community opened on October 20 in Ninh Phuoc district, Khanh Hoa province, celebrating the Cham people's rich spiritual and cultural traditions.

The festival commenced with a solemn procession of the sacred costume of Goddess Po Inu Nagar, revered by the Cham as the Mother of the Land who taught them farming, weaving, and animal husbandry. The ritual brought together Cham communities from Huu Duc, Tan Duc, and Thanh Duc villages, along with Raglai ethnic representatives from Phuoc Ha commune.

In the afternoon, the rhythmic sounds of gongs and drums echoed across the village, signaling the start of the vibrant parade. Led by Brahman dignitaries, the procession featured flag...