{"id":12102,"date":"2026-06-13T08:56:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T01:56:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/?p=12102"},"modified":"2026-06-13T08:56:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T01:56:05","slug":"the-fairy-tale-of-the-apricot-tree-with-six-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/bai-van-khan-le-co-sau-con-dao","title":{"rendered":"The Powerful Prayer for the C\u00f4 S\u00e1u C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o Ritual &amp; A Complete Guide to Preparing Offerings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o is not only known as a sacred land that bears witness to the nation\u2019s heroic history but also as one of Vietnam\u2019s most renowned spiritual destinations. On a journey to this heroic land, the grave of C\u00f4 S\u00e1u (the female martyr V\u00f5 Th\u1ecb S\u00e1u) at H\u00e0ng D\u01b0\u01a1ng Cemetery is always a place where countless visitors and locals from all regions come to offer incense, pay their respects, and pray for peace, health, success in their work, and harmony in their families.<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #003366;color:#003366\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #003366;color:#003366\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/bai-van-khan-le-co-sau-con-dao\/#1_Tai_sao_mo_Co_Sau_Con_Dao_lai_noi_tieng_linh_thieng\" >1. Why is the grave of C\u00f4 S\u00e1u C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o considered so sacred?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/bai-van-khan-le-co-sau-con-dao\/#2_Thoi_diem_di_vieng_va_le_Co_Sau_linh_thieng_nhat\" >2. The most sacred time to visit and offer respects to C\u00f4 S\u00e1u<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/bai-van-khan-le-co-sau-con-dao\/#3_Huong_dan_sam_le_mam_cung_vieng_mo_Co_Sau_chuan_xac\" >3. Guide to preparing offerings (altar) for a proper visit to Mound of Sister Six<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/bai-van-khan-le-co-sau-con-dao\/#Mam_le_1_Dang_tai_Dai_tuong_niem_Hang_Duong\" >Ceremonial Offering 1: To be presented at the Hang Duong Memorial<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/bai-van-khan-le-co-sau-con-dao\/#Mam_le_2_Dang_rieng_tai_mo_Co_Sau\" >Ceremony 2: Private offering at Sixth Sister's grave<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/bai-van-khan-le-co-sau-con-dao\/#4_Trinh_tu_vieng_nghia_trang_Hang_Duong_va_mo_Co_Sau_dung_chuan\" >4. Standard visiting order for Hang Duong Cemetery and Ms. Sau's grave<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/bai-van-khan-le-co-sau-con-dao\/#Buoc_1_Dat_le_va_thap_nhang_tai_Cot_co_%E2%80%93_Dai_tuong_niem_trung_tam_Nghia_trang_Hang_Duong\" >Step 1: Set up offerings and light incense at the Flagpole \u2013 Central Monument of Hang Duong Cemetery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/bai-van-khan-le-co-sau-con-dao\/#Buoc_2_Thap_nhang_vieng_cac_bac_tien_boi_cach_mang\" >Step 2: Light incense to pay respects to revolutionary predecessors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/bai-van-khan-le-co-sau-con-dao\/#Buoc_3_Di_chuyen_mam_le_den_mo_Co_Sau_va_bat_dau_dang_le\" >Step 3: Move the offering tray to C\u00f4 S\u00e1u's grave and begin the ritual offering.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/bai-van-khan-le-co-sau-con-dao\/#5_Di_le_Co_Sau_nen_cau_xin_dieu_gi_de_%E2%80%9Cso_cau_nhu_y%E2%80%9D\" >5. What should you pray for at C\u00f4 S\u00e1u's temple to have your wishes granted?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/bai-van-khan-le-co-sau-con-dao\/#Vi_du_minh_hoa\" >Illustrative example<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/bai-van-khan-le-co-sau-con-dao\/#6_Tong_hop_cac_bai_van_khan_le_Co_Sau_Con_Dao_linh_nghiem_nhat\" >6. A compilation of the most effective prayers for the C\u00f4 S\u00e1u C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o ceremony<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/bai-van-khan-le-co-sau-con-dao\/#61_Bai_van_khan_vieng_Co_Sau_ban_Pho_thong_Duoc_su_dung_nhieu_nhat\" >6.1. Ceremony Text for Paying Respects to Ms. Six - General Version (Most Widely Used)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/bai-van-khan-le-co-sau-con-dao\/#62_Bai_van_khan_vieng_Co_Sau_ban_Chi_tiet_day_du_Cao_trinh_Than_linh_Tho_dia\" >6.2. Detailed and Complete Invocation Text for Visiting Lady Six (Report to the Spirits of Heaven and Earth)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/bai-van-khan-le-co-sau-con-dao\/#7_Nhung_nguyen_tac_va_kieng_ky_%E2%80%9Csong_con%E2%80%9D_khi_vieng_mo_Co\" >7. Essential Principles and Taboos When Visiting the Tomb of Auntie<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/bai-van-khan-le-co-sau-con-dao\/#Dap_tan_nhung_tin_don_that_thiet_ve_viec_di_le_Co_Sau\" >Dispel false rumors about visiting the Sixth Lady shrine<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/bai-van-khan-le-co-sau-con-dao\/#8_Huong_dan_cach_%E2%80%9CTra_le%E2%80%9D_Ta_le_Co_Sau_dung_cach\" >8. How to Properly \u201cReturn the Favor\u201d (Offer Thanksgiving) to C\u00f4 S\u00e1u<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/bai-van-khan-le-co-sau-con-dao\/#Thoi_gian_ta_le_Co_Sau\" >Time of Aunt Six's memorial service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/bai-van-khan-le-co-sau-con-dao\/#Mam_le_ta_can_chuan_bi_nhu_the_nao\" >How should a Thanksgiving offering be prepared?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/bai-van-khan-le-co-sau-con-dao\/#Luu_y_cuc_ky_quan_trong_khi_khan_ta_le\" >Extremely important notes when offering mass \ud83d\ude4f<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every day, especially in the evening, thousands of people devoutly visit the tomb of C\u00f4 S\u00e1u with deep faith and gratitude towards the female hero who sacrificed herself for national independence. However, not everyone knows how to prepare offerings according to ritual, choose the right time to visit the tomb, or read... <\/span><b>Prayer for offerings to C\u00f4 S\u00e1u<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a dignified and sincere manner. Many people visiting C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o for the first time often wonder about <\/span><b>Prepare offerings for C\u00f4 S\u00e1u<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> how, what needs to be prepared <\/span><b>Altar for the Sixth Sister<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, should <\/span><b>Go to a ceremony for \"C\u00f4 S\u00e1u\" at night<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No, how <\/span><b>May I receive good fortune from Madam Six.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as well as the ritual <\/span><b>Thank the Six Ladies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after praying.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why, this article <a href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Phu Quoc Express<\/a> will fully synthesize <\/span><b>Tips for attending the C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o event<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> most helpful for first-time pilgrims. At the same time, you will also receive detailed guidance on preparing offerings, important notes when visiting the tomb, and reference <\/span><b>Incense offering for visiting Tomb of C\u00f4 S\u00e1u<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Prayer to C\u00f4 S\u00e1u C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is widely used to express reverence, solemnity, and the full spiritual significance of a pilgrimage to the sacred land of C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Tai_sao_mo_Co_Sau_Con_Dao_lai_noi_tieng_linh_thieng\"><\/span><b>1. Why is the grave of C\u00f4 S\u00e1u C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o considered so sacred?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the journey to the sacred land of C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o, the grave of C\u00f4 S\u00e1u at <\/span><b>Hang Duong Cemetery C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is always a special stop for thousands of tourists every day. Not only is it the resting place of the heroine V\u00f5 Th\u1ecb S\u00e1u, who dedicated her youth to national independence, but it is also mentioned by many as a spiritual site with solemn, pure, and sacred beauty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether on ordinary days or holidays, the area around C\u00f4 S\u00e1u\u2019s grave is almost always ablaze with lights, flowers, and reverent incense sticks throughout the cemetery\u2019s opening hours. Amid the serene expanse of the C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o sky and sea, this place is often likened to a \u201cland of peace and prosperity,\u201d where sincere prayers and deep gratitude from people across the nation converge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around <\/span><b>Sacred Tomb of Sister Six<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which has long been the subject of many stories recounted by both tourists and locals. Amid the billowing incense smoke mingling with the chilly sea breeze, some claim to have glimpsed the Lady\u2019s figure emerging from the misty haze, as if silently watching over and protecting the virtuous people. These stories are passed down from person to person as a unique spiritual cultural trait of C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o, contributing to the place\u2019s mystique while preserving its inherent solemnity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, what draws millions to visit the tomb is not just from word-of-mouth stories. Above all, it is the reverence for the national heroine who maintained her integrity against enemies and gratitude for her noble sacrifices for the Fatherland. Many people come here to offer incense in remembrance, and at the same time, pray for the Lady's protection for themselves and their families to have abundant health, a peaceful life, thu\u1eadn l\u1ee3i work, and good fortune in life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is precisely the blend of sacred historical significance, deep gratitude, and the religious practices of the local people that gives C\u00f4 S\u00e1u\u2019s Tomb its unique appeal, making it one of the most famous spiritual destinations in C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12104\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12104\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12104\" src=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/khung-canh-mo-co-sau-con-dao.jpg\" alt=\"The scene of C\u00f4 S\u00e1u&#039;s tomb is filled with white flowers and sacred lights\/incense\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/khung-canh-mo-co-sau-con-dao.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/khung-canh-mo-co-sau-con-dao-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/khung-canh-mo-co-sau-con-dao-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/khung-canh-mo-co-sau-con-dao-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12104\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The scene of C\u00f4 S\u00e1u's tomb is filled with white flowers and sacred lights\/incense<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Thoi_diem_di_vieng_va_le_Co_Sau_linh_thieng_nhat\"><\/span><b>2. The most sacred time to visit and offer respects to C\u00f4 S\u00e1u<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the unique aspects that sets the spiritual journey at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o apart from many other destinations is the fact that <\/span><b>Visiting C\u00f4 S\u00e1u's tomb at night<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> considered the most sacred and meaningful time. While many temples and pagodas are usually crowded during the day, at Hang Duong Cemetery, the stream of pilgrims becomes more bustling as night falls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to many <\/span><b>Tips for attending the C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o event<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Passed down by locals and tourists alike, the nighttime atmosphere at the cemetery offers a more solemn, tranquil, and profound feeling. In the soft yellow light and the scent of incense, each person seems to find more peace of mind to send their sincere prayers to C\u00f4 S\u00e1u.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The time for night visitors typically ranges from <\/span><b>8:00 PM to 11:59 PM<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is the time when the most people come to offer incense and perform spiritual rituals of the day. In particular, many local people pass on word that the Zi hour, which is after <\/span><b>11:00 PM<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, This is the most sacred time. At this moment, the space becomes quieter, the crowds dwindle, and prayers are said to be more easily heard by the spiritual realm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides choosing the right time of day, many visitors also care about the right time of year for pilgrimage. In fact, Hang Duong Cemetery receives a large number of visitors on important occasions such as the beginning of the year, the end of the year, the Qingming Festival, and especially the anniversary of C\u00f4 S\u00e1u's death. <\/span><b>February 27th Lunar Calendar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> annually. These are solemn memorial occasions that attract a large number of people and tourists from all over to offer incense and pay tribute to the national heroine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter when you choose to visit the gravesite, what matters most is sincerity, gratitude, and a respectful attitude toward C\u00f4 S\u00e1u and the fallen heroes resting at H\u00e0ng D\u01b0\u01a1ng Cemetery. It is that sincerity that is the core value giving meaning to every pilgrimage to the sacred land of C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12107\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12107\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12107\" src=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/thoi-diem-vieng-mo-co-sau-con-dao.jpg\" alt=\"The most auspicious times to visit and pay respects to the sacred Lady Six are\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/thoi-diem-vieng-mo-co-sau-con-dao.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/thoi-diem-vieng-mo-co-sau-con-dao-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/thoi-diem-vieng-mo-co-sau-con-dao-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/thoi-diem-vieng-mo-co-sau-con-dao-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12107\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The most auspicious times to visit and pay respects to the sacred Lady Six are<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Huong_dan_sam_le_mam_cung_vieng_mo_Co_Sau_chuan_xac\"><\/span><b>3. Guide to preparing offerings (altar) for a proper visit to Mound of Sister Six<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make the pilgrimage complete and show due reverence to the heroine Vo Thi Sau, it is important to <\/span><b>Prepare offerings for C\u00f4 S\u00e1u<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must be prepared thoroughly and in accordance with proper etiquette. Based on the experience of many regular worshippers at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o, visitors should prepare <\/span><b>2 separate offering trays<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with different meanings, avoid offering a single ceremonial platter.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mam_le_1_Dang_tai_Dai_tuong_niem_Hang_Duong\"><\/span><b>Ceremonial Offering 1: To be presented at the Hang Duong Memorial<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a tray of offerings used to commemorate and express gratitude to all the national heroes and martyrs resting at Hang Duong Cemetery, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Flag<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incense<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh flowers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candle<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mam_le_2_Dang_rieng_tai_mo_Co_Sau\"><\/span><b>Ceremony 2: Private offering at Sixth Sister's grave<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the part <\/span><b>Altar for the Sixth Sister<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Most importantly, specially prepared to offer to Her with gifts that carry special meaning associated with the image of the heroine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Fresh flowers<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Absolutely use white flowers<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most beautiful and suitable is:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White chrysanthemum<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hoa L\u00eakima - the flower associated with the name C\u00f4 S\u00e1u<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Skin:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small conical hat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A set of white ao dai (spirit clothes)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Makeup<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A set of mirrors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A comb<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Son<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfume<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people prepared these items for C\u00f4 S\u00e1u who sacrificed herself at a very young age, in her twenties, possessing the pure beauty of a Vietnamese girl.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Food<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Five-fruit offering tray<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet sticky rice and dessert<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spring water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">V\u00e0ng m\u00e3<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When preparing offerings, tourists should pay special attention that <\/span><b>White flower<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Mirror and comb set<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> considered the \u201csoul\u201d of the offering tray for C\u00f4 S\u00e1u. These are the two most important offerings, appearing on most offering trays dedicated to C\u00f4, and they represent deep respect for the image of the twenty-year-old female hero.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thorough and solemn preparation <\/span><b>Altar for the Sixth Sister<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This not only adds meaning to the visit to the gravesite but also expresses each person\u2019s gratitude and sincerity upon returning to the sacred land of C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o. More important than the offerings themselves are the sincerity, reverence, and solemn attitude maintained throughout the incense-offering and memorial ceremony.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12106\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12106\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12106\" src=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sam-le-vieng-co-sau-con-dao.jpg\" alt=\"Guide to Preparing a Proper Offering Tray (Altar) for Visiting Ba Den Mountain&#039;s Shrine\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sam-le-vieng-co-sau-con-dao.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sam-le-vieng-co-sau-con-dao-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sam-le-vieng-co-sau-con-dao-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sam-le-vieng-co-sau-con-dao-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12106\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guide to Preparing a Proper Offering Tray (Altar) for Visiting Ba Den Mountain's Shrine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Trinh_tu_vieng_nghia_trang_Hang_Duong_va_mo_Co_Sau_dung_chuan\"><\/span><b>4. Standard visiting order for Hang Duong Cemetery and Ms. Sau's grave<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For first-time pilgrims to C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o, understanding the proper procedure for offering incense is extremely important. This is not only a ritual that expresses reverence but also one of the <\/span><b>Tips for attending the C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o event<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> need to remember to avoid unnecessary oversights during the visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Common error warnings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Many visitors, eager to pray and ask for blessings, arrive as soon as they get there. <\/span><b>Hang Duong cemetery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> immediately brought the offerings directly to Tomb C\u00f4 S\u00e1u to offer. This is considered an oversight in the order of worship, inadvertently diminishing the meaning of gratitude towards the thousands of heroes and martyrs resting here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To show complete respect, visitors should follow this exact sequence:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buoc_1_Dat_le_va_thap_nhang_tai_Cot_co_%E2%80%93_Dai_tuong_niem_trung_tam_Nghia_trang_Hang_Duong\"><\/span><b>Step 1: Set up offerings and light incense at the Flagpole \u2013 Central Monument of Hang Duong Cemetery<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the first and most important ritual. Visitors place offerings and offer incense at the central Memorial Area to express gratitude to the tens of thousands of revolutionary soldiers and heroes who sacrificed their lives for the nation's independence and freedom. Offering incense here signifies a general act of gratitude before performing individual rituals at each grave.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buoc_2_Thap_nhang_vieng_cac_bac_tien_boi_cach_mang\"><\/span><b>Step 2: Light incense to pay respects to revolutionary predecessors<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After completing the ceremony at the Monument, visitors continue to offer incense at the graves of typical revolutionaries and patriots resting within the cemetery, such as the tomb of former General Secretary Le Hong Phong, patriot Nguyen An Ninh, and other revolutionary predecessors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is how to show reverence for those who dedicated their lives to the cause of national liberation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buoc_3_Di_chuyen_mam_le_den_mo_Co_Sau_va_bat_dau_dang_le\"><\/span><b>Step 3: Move the offering tray to C\u00f4 S\u00e1u's grave and begin the ritual offering.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After completing the general gratitude rites, visitors move the offerings to the area of Ms. Sau's grave. Here, the offerings are arranged neatly and solemnly before the grave, after which incense is offered and a prayer is read. <\/span><b>Prayer for the Ceremony of the Sixth Lady<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Incense offering for visiting Tomb of C\u00f4 S\u00e1u<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>Prayer to C\u00f4 S\u00e1u C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a respectful and solemn attitude.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following the three steps in the correct order not only demonstrates an understanding of spiritual rituals but also helps make the pilgrimage more meaningful. In the culture of gratitude at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o, gratitude toward the collective of heroic martyrs is always prioritized before offering a private prayer at the grave of C\u00f4 S\u00e1u.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Di_le_Co_Sau_nen_cau_xin_dieu_gi_de_%E2%80%9Cso_cau_nhu_y%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><b>5. What should you pray for at C\u00f4 S\u00e1u's temple to have your wishes granted?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the reasons why a large number of people and tourists flock to C\u00f4 S\u00e1u's tomb is the desire to place their sincere wishes for life. According to many people who have visited <\/span><b>May I receive good fortune from Madam Six.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, The important thing is not to ask for too many things, but to be sincere and present your wishes clearly and specifically.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, the things most people pray for when visiting the tomb of C\u00f4 S\u00e1u include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Praying for my and my family's health.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May your family be peaceful and harmonious, and may your children and grandchildren be healthy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I wish you success and smooth sailing in your career.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pray for wealth and prosperity in business and trade.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prayers for clearing injustices, resolving difficulties, eliminating debt, and overcoming life's obstacles.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, according to spiritual beliefs passed down by many, there is a very important principle when making prayers, which is <\/span><b>\u201cCopy from the sky, paste to the earth\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This means that when presenting wishes to C\u00f4 S\u00e1u, worshippers should speak as clearly, detailedly, and specifically as possible. They should not pray with general phrases like \u201cI wish to be rich,\u201d \u201cI wish for good luck,\u201d or \u201cI wish for my work to go smoothly\u201d without clearly stating what they desire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The clearer, more specific, and sincere the presentation, the more the prayer will demonstrate the seriousness and devotion of the worshipper.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vi_du_minh_hoa\"><\/span><b>Illustrative example<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>If you wish to sell land or real estate:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When making a prayer, you should clearly state the land's address, the area of the plot, and the desired transaction price. Presenting specifics helps the prayer have clear content instead of just generally asking to \u201csell the land.\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI respectfully ask you to bless me with a successful transaction for the land at the address..., area... m\u00b2, with the desired price of...\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If applying for business or trade:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worshippers should clearly state the store name, business name or company name, business industry, goods being sold, and the desired revenue target for the month or year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI respectfully ask you to bless the store..., which specializes in..., to achieve a revenue of... \u0111\u1ed3ng this month and for business to go smoothly, encountering many good customers.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether praying for health, family, or work, the most important thing is to maintain a reverent, sincere, and benevolent attitude. The act of <\/span><b>May I receive good fortune from Madam Six.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It's not just about sending personal wishes, but also an occasion for everyone to reflect on themselves, live more positively, and cherish the good values in life.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12109\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12109\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12109\" src=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/van-khan-le-co-sau-con-dao.jpg\" alt=\"A Collection of the Most Effective Prayers for the C\u00f4 S\u00e1u C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o Ritual\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/van-khan-le-co-sau-con-dao.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/van-khan-le-co-sau-con-dao-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/van-khan-le-co-sau-con-dao-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/van-khan-le-co-sau-con-dao-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12109\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Collection of the Most Effective Prayers for the C\u00f4 S\u00e1u C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o Ritual<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Tong_hop_cac_bai_van_khan_le_Co_Sau_Con_Dao_linh_nghiem_nhat\"><\/span><b>6. A compilation of the most effective prayers for the C\u00f4 S\u00e1u C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o ceremony<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before reading <\/span><b>Here is a text for a prayer to C\u00f4 S\u00e1u:\n\nH\u01b0\u01a1ng hoa d\u00e2ng l\u00ean, con xin k\u00ednh c\u1ea9n kh\u1ea5n r\u1eb1ng:\nTh\u00e0nh t\u00e2m b\u00e1i l\u1ea1y con xin kh\u1ea5n C\u00f4 S\u00e1u hi\u1ec3n linh,\nM\u1eb9 c\u1ee7a ch\u00fang con, ng\u01b0\u1eddi m\u1eb9 hi\u1ec1n,\nXin M\u1eb9 th\u01b0\u01a1ng x\u00f3t, ban ph\u00fac cho con.\nNguy\u1ec7n c\u1ea7u M\u1eb9 che ch\u1edf, \u0111\u1ed9 tr\u00ec,\nCho con s\u1ee9c kh\u1ecfe, b\u00ecnh an,\nCho gia \u0111\u00ecnh con lu\u00f4n h\u00f2a thu\u1eadn, sung t\u00fac.\nCon xin nguy\u1ec7n c\u1ea7u M\u1eb9 ban cho con m\u1ecdi \u0111i\u1ec1u l\u00e0nh,\nTr\u00e1nh xa m\u1ecdi tai \u01b0\u01a1ng, b\u1ec7nh t\u1eadt,\nGi\u00fap con v\u01b0\u1ee3t qua m\u1ecdi kh\u00f3 kh\u0103n, th\u1eed th\u00e1ch.\nCon xin h\u1ebft l\u00f2ng k\u00ednh d\u00e2ng M\u1eb9,\nC\u1ea7u mong M\u1eb9 lu\u00f4n \u1edf b\u00ean con, ph\u00f9 h\u1ed9 \u0111\u1ed9 tr\u00ec.\nNam m\u00f4 A Di \u0110\u00e0 Ph\u1eadt.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Incense offering for visiting Tomb of C\u00f4 S\u00e1u<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> good <\/span><b>Prayer to C\u00f4 S\u00e1u C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, When attending religious ceremonies, visitors should be aware of some basic principles to show reverence and solemnity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When beginning a prayer, you should start with the phrase <\/span><b>\u201cYes, sir\/ma'am\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to show respect and reverence for C\u00f4 S\u00e1u and the heroes and martyrs resting in H\u00e0ng D\u01b0\u01a1ng Cemetery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, when offering incense, you should only light <\/span><b>1 or 3 sticks of incense<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you should not light more than one. The most important thing is sincerity, focusing on the content of the prayer and clearly stating your wishes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are two prayer texts commonly used by visitors when visiting C\u00f4 S\u00e1u's tomb.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"61_Bai_van_khan_vieng_Co_Sau_ban_Pho_thong_Duoc_su_dung_nhieu_nhat\"><\/span><b>6.1. Ceremony Text for Paying Respects to Ms. Six - General Version (Most Widely Used)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI beseech the nine heavens.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I pay homage to the ten directions of Buddhas.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I pay homage to the Buddhas of the ten directions.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I pay homage to the Enlightened One, Shakyamuni Buddha, our Teacher. I pay homage to the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Quan \u00c2m, who saves beings from suffering.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I respectfully request the administrators at Hang Duong Cemetery.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I pay my respects to the spirits, the true spirits of the martyrs resting in peace at Hang Duong Cemetery.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I pray to the spirit of Vo Thi Sau.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, the day \u2026\u2026 month \u2026\u2026 year \u2026\u2026 (equivalent to the \u2026\u2026 lunar month \u2026\u2026).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My name is:.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residing at the following address: \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today I am returning to offer incense, to pray to you, Madam, asking you to bestow blessings, strength, health, peace, and happiness. I pray for wealth and prosperity, for abundant blessings, and for recognition and success. I ask you, Madam, to keep me safe from all harm and misfortune throughout the hot months and the cold months, from the beginning of the year to the middle, and from the middle of the year to the end. May all good things come to me by your grace, and may all misfortunes be taken away by you.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May C\u00f4 S\u00e1u bless and protect us, may our work go smoothly and favorably, (Clearly state your specific wish for C\u00f4: \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Namo Amitabha Buddha (3 times).\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"62_Bai_van_khan_vieng_Co_Sau_ban_Chi_tiet_day_du_Cao_trinh_Than_linh_Tho_dia\"><\/span><b>6.2. Detailed and Complete Invocation Text for Visiting Lady Six (Report to the Spirits of Heaven and Earth)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cDear:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Supreme God of the Year of the Tiger, the Emperor of this Year, the Virtuous Honored Deity, the General of this Year, the Official Judge.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Highness, the Guardian God of the Land and all the Great Kings.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His Excellency the Land God.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Five Directions, Five Earth Dragon Vein Lords, Former Vermillion Bird, Later Black Tortoise, Left Azure Dragon, Right White Tiger, and all the other Lords presiding in this land.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My name is:.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resides at the following address: \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, on the occasion of [Example: Thanh Minh, or the full moon, the first of the month, or a grave visiting day], I have prepared offerings, incense, flowers, wine, and the ritualistic items to present to the Deities and respectfully pay homage to the departed soul: C\u00f4 S\u00e1u \u2013 People's Armed Forces Heroine V\u00f5 Th\u1ecb S\u00e1u.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grave at H\u00e0ng D\u01b0\u01a1ng Cemetery, Plot C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I humbly bow to the spirits of this land, the Land Guardian of this place. May this land be fertile, a perch for birds, filled with virtue and nobility, and may good deeds be preserved.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you, Spirit of the Tomb Gods, to nourish the remains and preserve the bones whole. I humbly ask for the sacred spirit of C\u00f4 S\u00e1u to appear, to mercifully bless, protect, and shelter me, so my heart is free of worries, my body free of illness, and my fortune is prosperous. (Clearly state your wishes here: \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yin and Yang are separated, a bowl of water and incense, showing a sincere heart, please bear witness.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I respectfully pray! (Chant three times and burn joss paper).\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When reading the above prayers, attendees should speak slowly, clearly, and especially need to state their specific wishes. Sincerity and gratitude towards the heroine V\u00f5 Th\u1ecb S\u00e1u are always the most important factors in each incense offering and prayer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Nhung_nguyen_tac_va_kieng_ky_%E2%80%9Csong_con%E2%80%9D_khi_vieng_mo_Co\"><\/span><b>7. Essential Principles and Taboos When Visiting the Tomb of Auntie<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides preparing offerings, reading correctly <\/span><b>Prayer for the Ceremony of the Sixth Lady<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To perform the incense offering ritual correctly, attendees also need to understand the following: <\/span><b>Taboos when visiting Mausoleum of Sister Six<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To show respect for the sacred space at Hang Duong Cemetery. Here are important principles that everyone should remember:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Regarding attire:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mandatory attire: polite and modest (collared shirt, pants below the knee). Absolutely no short skirts or revealing tank tops in the spiritual cemetery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Regarding the offering tray:<\/b> <b>ARE NOT<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> real money is placed on the offering tray (only spirit money is used). <\/span><b>ARE NOT<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The conical hat is placed upside down under the offering tray.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Regarding the behavior of praying:<\/b> <b>ARE NOT<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to kneel before C\u00f4 S\u00e1u's grave. Simply stand with a sincere heart to pray and light 1 or 3 incense sticks. <\/span><b>ARE NOT<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Behave inappropriately, laugh loudly, or engage in disrespectful conduct on cemetery grounds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Regarding requesting blessings (loot):<\/b> <b>ABSOLUTE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Do not bring items from previous visits (e.g., old mirror and comb sets) back to the grave to return them.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dap_tan_nhung_tin_don_that_thiet_ve_viec_di_le_Co_Sau\"><\/span><b>Dispel false rumors about visiting the Sixth Lady shrine<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In folklore, there are still some beliefs that pregnant women, women on their periods, or children should not enter cemeteries to pay respects to C\u00f4 S\u00e1u. However, these are just rumors without any factual basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every day, many women, expectant mothers, and young children visit C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o Cemetery to offer incense, commemorate, and pay their respects at graves as usual. The important aspect of spiritual belief lies not in gender, age, or physical condition, but in reverence and gratitude.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buddha, Saints, Deities, and Mother Six always aim for a single word. <\/span><b>\u201cSincerely\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the pilgrim. Therefore, being pregnant, menstruating, or bringing young children when visiting does not affect the offering of incense and prayer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping these principles in mind will not only ensure a meaningful pilgrimage but also demonstrate respect for the heroine V\u00f5 Th\u1ecb S\u00e1u and the fallen heroes who rest in peace at the sacred site C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12108\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12108\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12108\" src=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/trinh-tu-vieng-le-co-sau-con-dao.jpg\" alt=\"Instructions on how to properly &quot;Offer a Return Gift&quot; (Gratitude Offering) to C\u00f4 S\u00e1u\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/trinh-tu-vieng-le-co-sau-con-dao.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/trinh-tu-vieng-le-co-sau-con-dao-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/trinh-tu-vieng-le-co-sau-con-dao-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/trinh-tu-vieng-le-co-sau-con-dao-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12108\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Guide to \u201cReturning the Favor\u201d (Giving Thanks) to \"Co Sau\" Properly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Huong_dan_cach_%E2%80%9CTra_le%E2%80%9D_Ta_le_Co_Sau_dung_cach\"><\/span><b>8. How to Properly \u201cReturn the Favor\u201d (Offer Thanksgiving) to C\u00f4 S\u00e1u<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the spiritual life of Vietnamese people, there is a principle that many have preserved for generations, which is: <\/span><b>\u201cWhat goes around comes around.\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Therefore, after the wishes prayed for at C\u00f4 S\u00e1u's grave come true, the pilgrim should perform the ritual <\/span><b>Thank the Six Ladies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a way to express gratitude and appreciation for the good things received.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people turn to C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o to pray for good health, peace, smooth career progress, prosperous business, or the fulfillment of important life goals. When these wishes are fulfilled\u2014such as selling land, successfully signing a contract, seeing business thrive, or overcoming difficulties\u2014returning to C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o to <\/span><b>Plea for mercy, Miss Six.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> considered an act that demonstrates sincerity and fulfilling previous vows.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thoi_gian_ta_le_Co_Sau\"><\/span><b>Time of Aunt Six's memorial service<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no set timeframe for the thanksgiving ceremony. Worshipers may return to C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o to perform the thanksgiving ritual either within the same year or at the exact time they promised the Lady during their initial prayer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The important thing is not whether it's early or late, but the initiative to fulfill your promise after your request has been granted.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mam_le_ta_can_chuan_bi_nhu_the_nao\"><\/span><b>How should a Thanksgiving offering be prepared?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When performing <\/span><b>Thank the Six Ladies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the offering tray should be prepared carefully, fully, and solemnly, similar to when seeking blessings before.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people choose to prepare larger offerings depending on their circumstances and sincerity. However, the value of the offerings is not the deciding factor; the most important thing is genuine gratitude when returning to make the offering.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Luu_y_cuc_ky_quan_trong_khi_khan_ta_le\"><\/span><b>Extremely important notes when offering mass \ud83d\ude4f<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is something many people often do during the process of <\/span><b>Plea for mercy, Miss Six.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When reading the offertory prayers, the content of the prayers should focus only on <\/span><b>express gratitude and thanks to C\u00f4 S\u00e1u<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for having blessed what I wished for previously to be favorable and fulfilled.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>It is absolutely forbidden to offer thanks for the old blessings while also asking for new ones in the same prayer.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, when it comes time to give thanks, the sole purpose is gratitude. One should not take this opportunity to continue asking for more work, more fortune, or new desires.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is considered an important principle in spiritual ritual that many experienced pilgrims have always reminded each other of. Combining \u201creturning offerings\u201d and \u201casking for new blessings\u201d is often seen as incomplete in the meaning of the thanksgiving ritual.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most correct way is:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete the ritual <\/span><b>Thank the Six Ladies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you sincerely for the blessings received.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Thanksgiving service concludes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, on another occasion of worship, if there is a new wish, the worshipper will continue to perform the private prayer ritual.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The distinction between \u201cxin\u201d and \u201ct\u1ea1\u201d not only demonstrates sincerity but also helps preserve the beauty of the religious culture of pilgrims visiting the sacred land of C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopefully, this article has given you the most comprehensive and detailed overview of <\/span><b>Prayer for the Ceremony of the Sixth Lady<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Incense offering for visiting Tomb of C\u00f4 S\u00e1u<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as well as important experiences from how <\/span><b>Prepare offerings for C\u00f4 S\u00e1u<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, prepare <\/span><b>Altar for the Sixth Sister<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, choosing the time to go to the ceremony <\/span><b>May I receive good fortune from Madam Six.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Thank the Six Ladies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> correctly. No matter how meticulously the offerings are prepared, the core value of every spiritual pilgrimage lies in the two words <\/span><b>\u201cSincerity\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Because gratitude, respect, and sincerity from the heart are always the most precious offerings to the heroine V\u00f5 Th\u1ecb S\u00e1u.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don't forget <\/span><b>Bookmark<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> View this article on your phone's browser. When you arrive at Hang Duong Cemetery and visit Ms. Sau's grave, simply reopen this article for a full reference of the ritual sequence, important notes, and to read it immediately. <\/span><b>Prayer to C\u00f4 S\u00e1u C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the most convenient, solemn, and complete way.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o kh\u00f4ng ch\u1ec9 \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c bi\u1ebft \u0111\u1ebfn l\u00e0 v\u00f9ng \u0111\u1ea5t thi\u00eang ghi d\u1ea5u nh\u1eefng trang s\u1eed h\u00e0o h\u00f9ng c\u1ee7a d\u00e2n t\u1ed9c m\u00e0 c\u00f2n l\u00e0 m\u1ed9t trong nh\u1eefng \u0111i\u1ec3m \u0111\u1ebfn t\u00e2m linh n\u1ed5i ti\u1ebfng b\u1eadc nh\u1ea5t Vi\u1ec7t Nam. 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