Memorial ceremony for the 963rd anniversary of the death of Uy Minh Vuong Ly Nhat Quang
(Baonghean.vn) - On January 29, at Qua Son Temple, Boi Son Commune (Do Luong), Do Luong District People's Committee held a memorial ceremony to commemorate the 963rd death anniversary of Uy Minh Vuong Ly Nhat Quang.
Attending the ceremony were comrades: Nguyen Thi Nga - Deputy Director of the Department of State Records and Archives; Truong Cong Dac - Chief of Office of Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics; Le Dinh Ly - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Director of the Department of Home Affairs, leaders of Do Luong district and many local people.
Memorial ceremony for 963 days of deathKing Uy Minh Ly Nhat Quangtook place according to traditional rituals. Central, provincial and district delegates offered incense at the main hall.Qua Son Temple.
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| Delegates offer incense at the Announcement Ceremony. Photo: Ngoc Phuong |
TAccording to history books, Qua Son Temple worships Uy Minh Vuong Ly Nhat Quang, the 8th son of King Ly Cong Uan. He was the first Governor of Nghe An and also a man of great merit to the people and the country.
During his 16 years as District Governor, Uy Minh Vuong Ly Nhat Quang achieved many glorious feats, fought the enemy, protected the border, gathered and enlightened the people, encouraged agricultural production and the development of many other industries.
Ly Nhat Quang turned Nghe An into a prosperous land with simple customs and hard-working and brave people, a reliable base for the royal court. When he passed away, he became a blessed god.
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| Leaders of Do Luong district offer gifts at the main hall of Qua Son temple. Photo: Ngoc Phuong |
In 1057, Uy Minh Vuong Ly Nhat Quang was canonized and became a saint at the foot of Qua Son mountain in Boi Son commune, Do Luong district today. After his death, to express their condolences and gratitude, the people built a temple at the foot of Qua Son mountain.
Uy Minh Vuong Ly Nhat Quang was granted the title "Uy Minh Dung Liet Hien Trung Ta Thanh Phu Huu - Tam Toa Quoc Chu - Hien Linh Hoc Quoc Phu Huu Dai Vuong Thuong, Thuong, Thuong Toi Linh Ton Than" by the feudal dynasties.
Every year on the evening of December 16 and 17, Do Luong district and the people of Bach Ngoc village hold a memorial ceremony for Uy Minh Vuong according to traditional rituals.