New features in the space of the Ông Hoàng Mười Temple Festival

Following a recent renovation project, the space around the Ông Hoàng Mười Temple has undergone many changes. Along with the renovation and reconstruction of the road leading to the temple, especially the section from the triple-arched gate to the front gate, the festival grounds have been built to the right of the temple, and the rows of small, narrow stalls lining this road have been relocated to the service area on the other side of the triple-arched gate, restoring a spacious and beautiful environment to the Ông Hoàng Mười Temple. Photo: Huy Thư

Looking from the triple-arched gate, the service area, stalls, prayer writing services, parking, etc., are neatly situated outside the festival grounds. Previously, during the Ông Hoàng Mười Temple Festival, especially during peak times, navigating the intersection before the triple-arched gate to enter the temple was quite difficult; now, it is much smoother. Photo: Huy Thư

The triple-arched gate of the Ông Hoàng Mười temple has been rebuilt on a grand and majestic scale. The main gate has three levels, with a soaring curved roof and pointed eaves, while the two side gates are designed in the traditional arched style. The pillars are adorned with majestic statues of mythical creatures. Photo: Huy Thư

The area in front of the Ông Hoàng Mười temple has been renovated and beautified. The road in front of the temple has been widened, curving towards the Cồn Mộc river, with a boat dock in the middle for easy access. Both banks of the river have been reinforced with stone embankments and railings... The ancient temple, shaded by lush greenery, combined with the festival grounds and boat dock, creates a beautiful and harmonious space. Photo: Huy Thư

During the 2022 Ong Hoang Muoi Temple Festival, the procession of the sacred decree from the Nguyen family's ancestral temple to the temple was held solemnly with the participation of two groups: one traveling by land and the other by boat on the river. This is one of the new features of the Ong Hoang Muoi Temple Festival. Photo: Kieu Hoa - Nguyen Hanh

The festival grounds were spacious, clean, and the scenery was beautiful and picturesque, making both locals and tourists quite satisfied with this year's Ong Hoang Muoi Temple Festival. Ms. Nguyen Thi Nguyet from Nam Dinh province said: "This time attending the Ong Hoang Muoi Temple Festival, I feel there are many new features; the historical site's landscape is more beautiful, and the festival space and activities are richer." (Photo: Huy Thu)

Reportedly, on November 2nd and 3rd (corresponding to the 9th and 10th days of the 10th lunar month), thousands of visitors from all over the country came to attend the Ông Temple Festival.Hoang Muoi Temple. After a long period due to the complicated developments of the Covid-19 pandemic, this festival has welcomed a large number of visitors. Photo: Huy Thu

During this festival, services such as selling goods, preparing offerings for worship, parking, and transporting passengers by electric vehicles are quite bustling. Transporting tourists and offerings by electric vehicle for 10,000 VND per trip is a new service at the Ong Hoang Muoi Temple. Photo: Huy Thu

Thanks to excellent organization, arrangement, reception, ceremonial conduct, and security maintenance, this year's Ong Hoang Muoi Temple Festival was held in a solemn, respectful, and safe manner. Some superstitious and offensive practices were almost completely absent from the festival space. Photo: Huy Thu

The Ong Hoang Muoi Temple Festival is being preserved and maintained.Traditional customs, beliefs, and rituals reflect the national principle of "drinking water, remembering the source." In 2019, the festival was recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage. The construction and beautification of the Ông Temple festival space is also underway.Hoang Muoi not only beautifies the landscape and enriches festival activities but also contributes to elevating the heritage of his homeland. In the photo: The spirit medium ritual is an indispensable activity at the Hoang Muoi Temple Festival.Huy Thu