In the old village of Ke Giay is now Phu Giay. Its festival is celebrated in Kim Thai village (Vu Ban district, formerly Nam Dinh), on the first ten days of the 3rd lunar month in commemoration of Mother Saint Lieu Hanh (Vietnamese popular cult). The key part of the festival is the procession organized in her honour on the 5th day of the 3rd lunar month. It is comprised of women and goes from Goi mount to two temples (phu) dedicated to Mother Saint in Tien Huong and Van Cat. Ceremonies begin on the 30th day of the 2nd lunar month. Mention is made of the execution of ensemble movement. There are also numerous forms of other popular entertainment. The festival takes place at the same time as a fair where local products are sold (a culinary specialty is scalded beef soaked in soya sauce). Shamanistic practices of the popular taoist cult attract many superstitious persons.
