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TermÔng Công Ông Táo
- Ong Cong Ong Tao is the folk term for the three Kitchen Gods (Tao Quan, Than Bep) who watch over household affairs and are sent to heaven on the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month to report to the…
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Why are carp released on ông Công ông Táo day?
Carp are believed to be the only vehicle able to carry the Kitchen Gods to heaven, tied to the folk legend of the "carp transforming into a dragon." After the ceremony, live carp are typically released into a nearby river or lake, both as a send-off for the gods and an expression of compassion.
From the article “Ông Công Ông Táo: The Kitchen Gods' Journey to Heaven on the 23rd of the 12th Lunar Month”
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