Solemn Nguyen Xi Temple Festival 2023
(Baonghean.vn) - Nguyen Xi Temple Festival is held annually with many rich and diverse activities and has become a cultural beauty hidden deep in the hearts of local people and Nghi Loc homeland.
On the morning of February 19, in Khanh Hop commune, Nghi Loc district, the opening ceremony of Nguyen Xi Temple Festival was held.
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The ceremony was attended by representatives of leaders of several provincial departments and agencies and districts: Nghi Loc, Nam Dan, Hung Nguyen, Dien Chau, Yen Thanh, Quynh Luu, Vinh city and Cua Lo town. Photo: Dinh Tuyen. |
Nguyen Xi TempleIn Khanh Hop commune (Nghi Loc) is the place of worship of Grand Tutor Cuong Quoc Cong Nguyen Xi, his father, brother and the gods who have contributed to "Protecting the country and protecting the people".
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Nguyen Xi Temple is located in Khanh Hop Commune, Nghi Loc District. Photo: Dinh Tuyen |
The temple was built during the Later Le Dynasty, with a beautiful location, landscape, and architecture, closely associated with the spiritual and cultural life of the people. With its own unique characteristics, Nguyen Xi Tomb and Temple have been ranked as a special national monument by the Prime Minister.
Grand Tutor Cuong Quoc Cong Nguyen Xi was born in the year of Dinh Suu (1397) in Thuong Xa commune, Chan Phuc district (now Khanh Hop commune, Nghi Loc district). He was a founding hero of the Later Le dynasty, assisting four kings: Le Thai To, Le Thai Tong, Le Nhan Tong and Le Thanh Tong.
Nguyen Xi Temple Festival 2023 will take place over 4 days from February 17 to 20 (ie January 27 to February 1, Quy Mao year), with traditional rituals: Opening Ceremony, Announcement Ceremony, Procession Ceremony, Great Offering Ceremony and Thanksgiving Ceremony.
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Comrade Duong Dinh Chinh - Member of the Provincial Party Executive Committee, Secretary of Nghi Loc District Party Committee beat the drum to open the Nguyen Xi Temple Festival 2023. Photo: Dinh Tuyen |
The ceremony will be held solemnly and sacredly, showing respect and gratitude to the ancestors of the Nguyen Dinh family and praying for national peace and prosperity, and favorable weather.
The festival took place in an exciting atmosphere with sports competitions, camping activities, and exhibitions of images and village products.
Nguyen Xi Temple Festival is also an opportunity for visitors to Nghi Loc to understand more about the cultural identity of the homeland with revolutionary traditions, the heroic Soviet homeland through customs, practices, and meaningful community and village relationships; to visit the architecture and sacred position of the Temple, and to admire the cultural values and merits of the ancients.
Some pictures at Nguyen Xi Temple Festival 2023:
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Tourists from all over the world worship and participate in activities of the Nguyen Xi Temple Festival. Photo: Dinh Tuyen |
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Delegates and people offer incense at the lower shrine of Nguyen Xi Temple. Photo: Dinh Tuyen |
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| The procession - an important ritual in the ceremony of Nguyen Xi Temple Festival. Photo: Dinh Tuyen |
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| An art performance at the opening ceremony. Photo: Dinh Tuyen |
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Camping - a typical activity in the festival part of Nguyen Xi Temple Festival. Photo: Dinh Tuyen |
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Exciting atmosphere at a volleyball match during the festival. Photo: Dinh Tuyen |
