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Reenactment of the procession of Uy Minh Vuong Ly Nhat Quang to Ba But Pagoda

Dao Tuan - Thanh Cuong• February 29, 2024 16:13

(Baonghean.vn) - According to legend, during the war, Uy Minh Vuong Ly Nhat Quang was helped by Lady But many times, showing him a good land. The annual procession to Lady But Pagoda to express gratitude is solemnly organized by the people of Do Luong according to traditional rituals.

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According to legend, during his tenure as the Governor of Nghe An and the times he commanded the battles and built the country, Uy Minh Vuong Ly Nhat Quang was helped by Ba But, the Goddess of Mercy, so before and after each battle, he and his generals went to pray and give thanks. Therefore, during the Qua Son Temple Festival, people carry the statue by land and water to give thanks at Ba But Pagoda. Photo: Thanh Cuong
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The reenactment of the military parade with the participation of people from 3 communes in the region aimed to recreate the strength of the soldiers of the Ly Dynasty, with swords and spears commanded by Uy Minh Vuong Ly Nhat Quang to drive out the Champa invaders, expand the territory, protect and build the prosperous and developed Hoan Chau borderland. Photo: Thanh Cuong
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The foot army consisted of young men in the village wearing red silk shirts, yellow silk shirts with braces, red turbans on their heads, leggings on their legs, and holding swords, spears, etc., divided into two parts: the "main army" team and the "militia" team. To the pounding sound of drums, the main army team divided into left and right wings to parade around the temple yard. Photo: Thanh Cuong
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At the end of the parade, the left wing marched out the left gate, the right wing marched out the right gate, forming two lines that intertwined with the "militia" formation that was making the ceremonial flag to depart. The palanquin of Saint Ly Nhat Quang slowly advanced through the main gate, followed by horse carriages, elephants, flags, fans... All slowly advanced towards Ba But Pagoda. Photo: Thanh Cuong
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The army procession carries the palanquin of King Uy Minh Ly Nhat Quang to pay respects at Ba But Pagoda. Photo: Thanh Cuong
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Statue of King Uy Minh Ly Nhat Quang in the procession. Photo: Thanh Cuong
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People crowded the road from Qua Son Temple to Ba But Pagoda and along both banks of Lam River, showing their respect and gratitude to Uy Minh Vuong Ly Nhat Quang and the gods of the Ly Dynasty more than 1,000 years ago. Photo: Thanh Cuong
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From the temple gate to Ngu cave is only a few hundred meters. The water procession is ready on the river. Here the naval parade takes place. The participating forces include Dang Son, Bac Son and Trang Son communes with 6 dragon boats, each boat has 1 flag bearer and 16 oarsmen. Photo: Thanh Cuong
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The 6 boats split into 2, one going around on the right, the other going around on the left. The two boat teams used the boat carrying the Saint's palanquin as the center and rowed around 3 times in opposite directions, then slowly moved towards Ba But Pagoda. Photo: Thanh Cuong
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After the naval parade, the procession continued past Nhan Boi Pagoda, Tap Phuc Communal House, Phuc Hau Communal House, Nhan Trung Communal House, Trach Thanh Communal House, Duc Thanh's palanquin and the palanquins of the gods stopped for a moment to pay their respects and congratulations. Photo: Thanh Cuong
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A procession through the riverside fields. Photo: Thanh Cuong
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The two processions, water and land, gathered at Ba But Pagoda, the dragon boats anchored at the river wharf in front of the pagoda. Duc Thanh's palanquin was placed in the middle, with Dong Chinh Vuong and Duc Thanh Vuong palanquins on either side facing the pagoda. People gathered in front of the pagoda to offer incense, perform the ancient ceremony/thanksgiving ceremony, and then perform the trance ceremony. The water and land procession to thank Ba But is a traditional custom, reenacting the procession of fighting against the enemy as well as the tradition of remembering the source of drinking water of the Vietnamese people. Photo: Thanh Cuong

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