Impressive images at Bach Ma Temple Festival
(Baonghean.vn) - Bach Ma Temple Festival is one of the most anticipated festivals of the year for Thanh Chuong people in particular and Nghe An people in general. It is not only attractive because this destination is one of the four sacred temples of Nghe An but also because of the landscape and many unique entertainments taking place during the festival.
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Bach Ma Temple is located on a campus of nearly 5,000 square meters, in Tan Ha village, Vo Liet commune, Thanh Chuong district. Bach Ma Temple worships General Phan Da - a young general who contributed to the resistance war against the Ming army in the 15th century. This is a beautiful, unique, harmonious architectural complex and is increasingly preserved and restored by the people. Photo: Trung Ha |
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People from all over the streets flocked to join the festival. The procession passed by Vo Liet communal house - a famous historical site of Thanh Chuong district. Photo: Trung Ha |
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The procession was solemn and respectful. Photo: Trung Ha |
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The procession passes through the green fields of Thanh Chuong people this season. Photo: Trung Ha |
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In addition to the solemn ceremony, there is a festival with many fun games. In the photo is a volleyball match. Photo: Trung Ha |
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Wrestling is an attractive highlight of the Bach Ma Temple festival. Photo: Sach Nguyen |
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A fierce fight. Photo: Sach Nguyen |
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According to historical records, the game of cu-wrestling appeared around the 15th century, originating from the selection of strong and agile young men to join the army of General Phan Da to fight against the Ming invaders. The young men participating in the recruitment were divided into teams, competing for a cu-wrestling ball; if it fell into the other team's hole, they would win. Gradually, cu-wrestling became a cultural activity at the beginning of the New Year in the districts of Do Luong, Thanh Chuong, and Nam Dan. Photo: Ho Dinh Chien |
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The top will be handed over in the middle of the field, and teams will have to use strength, skill, and solidarity to put the top into the opponent's hole. On the contrary, the opposing members will have to compete fiercely, preventing the opponent from putting the top into their team's hole. Members are only allowed to compete for the top, not to hug or wrestle the opponent... so each top match is truly a battle of wits, a battle of strength, and a display of skill and solidarity between the two teams. Photo: Ho Dinh Chien |