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Special procession of the gods in Nguyen Canh Hoan Temple Festival

Huy Thu• April 23, 2024 18:19

(Baonghean.vn) - As an important highlight in the "Decade of Festivals" at Nguyen Canh Hoan Temple in Trang Son Commune (Do Luong), the procession of the gods was organized on a large scale, attracting the attention of local people and tourists.

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Within the framework of the "Decade of Laws" Festival, on the morning of April 23 (ie March 15 of the lunar calendar), the solemn procession of the god from the temple of Thai Pho Tan Quoc Cong Nguyen Canh Hoan (Trang Son commune) to Duc Hoang temple and Phuc My pagoda (Yen Son commune) took place. Photo: Huy Thu
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In "Decade of Ceremonies", there are two main processions, including the procession of ancestors of the Nguyen Canh clan from districts and towns in the province to the temple of Thai Pho Nguyen Canh Hoan to attend the ceremony (13th of the third lunar month) and the procession of the gods from Thai Pho temple to Duc Hoang temple (15th of the third lunar month). This morning's procession of the gods stretched for a kilometer with the participation of people from 21 blocks and groups, moving in a unified and orderly manner. Photo: Huy Thu
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The procession traveled about 6 km round trip, taking about 2.5 hours. Although the weather was hot, the participants were eager and enthusiastic. Leading the procession were the walking groups, such as the martial arts group, the flag bearer, the royal decree bearer... Photo: Huy Thu
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The soul of the "Decade of Events" Festival is the grand procession organized in formation: the military commander leads the way, flags and banners are raised, elephants and horses lead the battle, the majestic palanquin of the Saint and the formation with weapons raised high, imbued with the tradition of "Loyalty, diligence, humanity, protecting the country and the people". Photo: Huy Thu
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The procession of elephants, war horses, and weapons moved by pickup trucks. Accompanying them were ceremonial music teams (drums, gongs, and octet) that coordinated closely to express the joyful and jubilant atmosphere of the "Decade of Ceremonies". Photo: Huy Thu
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It is known that before the festival took place, to prepare for the procession, the Organizing Committee surveyed the routes from Thai Pho Temple to Duc Hoang Temple and vice versa; carefully checked and examined the sacrificial objects, tools, mascots, vehicles, palanquins, photos, flags, serving the procession, and practiced carefully... Photo: Huy Thu
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Many women participating in the horse procession wear traditional costumes. Photo: Huy Thu
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On this occasion, the children and grandchildren of the Nguyen Canh family from all over the country came to Thai Pho temple to attend the festival and joined the procession with excitement and pride in the tradition of their ancestors and family. Photo: Huy Thu
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Security, order, traffic safety, fire prevention and fighting... were carefully implemented by the Organizing Committee in coordination with many forces in Do Luong district, ensuring the procession of the god took place successfully. When the procession arrived at Duc Hoang temple (the temple of King Le Trang Tong), the group lowered the Saint's palanquin in front of the gate, and the representative of the Organizing Committee offered gifts and performed the procedure of reporting to the King to request the opening of the festival. Photo: Huy Thu
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The delegation continued to Phuc My Pagoda with monks and Buddhists to worship Buddha and ask for sutras, and to take refuge for the ancestors of the Nguyen Canh family to follow the Three Jewels to support the sacred education of their descendants. Photo: Huy Thu
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A large number of people in Do Luong district and tourists from all over gathered on both sides of the streets where the procession passed to watch. Many people said: It only happens once in 10 years, so they have to put aside their personal work to watch the procession. Photo: Huy Thu
The procession of the gods in the "Decade of Rules" Festival. Video: Huy Thu

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