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The Quả Sơn Temple festival officially opens.

Cong Kien • February 17, 2025 11:01

On the morning of February 17th (the 20th day of the first lunar month of the Year of the Snake), the opening ceremony of the 2025 Quả Sơn Temple Festival was held in Bồi Sơn commune, Đô Lương district.

Attending the opening ceremony were Mr. Hoang Van Phuc - Deputy Director of the Department of Culture and Sports; representatives from the Provincial Cultural Center and the Provincial Relics Management Board.

Representing Do Luong district were: Bui Duy Dong - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Secretary of the District Party Committee; Nguyen Tat Hoai Hiep - Standing Deputy Secretary of the District Party Committee, Chairman of the District People's Council; Hoang Van Hiep - Deputy Secretary of the District Party Committee, Chairman of the District People's Committee, along with a large number of local people and tourists from all over.

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Delegates, local people, and visitors from all over attend the opening ceremony of the Quả Sơn Temple Festival. Photo: Công Kiên.

The Quả Sơn Temple Festival takes place over three days (February 15-17). On the evening of February 16, the Ceremony of Paying Homage to Uy Minh Vương Lý Nhật Quang was held. This ceremony was conducted according to ancient traditions to express profound gratitude to Uy Minh Vương Lý Nhật Quang for his contributions to protecting the nation and its people.

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Comrade Hoang Van Phuc - Deputy Director of the Department of Culture and Sports, along with representatives from provincial departments and agencies, offered incense at Qua Son Temple. Photo: Cong Kien

King Uy Minh Ly Nhat QuangAs the eighth son of King Lý Công Uẩn, in 1039, he was entrusted by his father to govern the Hoan Châu region. With his exceptional intelligence, in 1044, he was promoted from Marquis to Prince. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in repelling foreign invaders, expanding the territory, and developing the Hoan Châu region into a prosperous area.

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Leaders of Do Luong district offer incense to commemorate Uy Minh Vuong Ly Nhat Quang. Photo: Cong Kien.

In 1057, Uy Minh Vương Lý Nhật Quang passed away and was canonized at the foot of Quả Mountain, in Bồi Sơn commune, Đô Lương district. Having served as the Governor of Nghệ An for 16 years, his great contributions led to the construction of numerous temples in his honor by the people of Nghệ An and Hà Tĩnh provinces after his death. The main temple is the Quả Sơn Temple today.

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Đồng chí Hoàng Văn Hiệp - Chủ tịch Ủy ban nhân dân huyện Đô Lương đánh trống khai hội. Ảnh: Công Kiên

Hằng năm, vào ngày 17 tháng Chạp là lễ giỗ của Ngài, ngày 18 - 20 tháng Giêng là Lễ hội Đền Quả Sơn.

Tháng 12/1998, đền Quả Sơn được Công nhận là Di tích lịch sử cấp Quốc gia. Năm 2019, Lễ hội Đền Quả Sơn được đưa vào danh mục Di sản văn hóa phi vật thể Quốc gia.

Những năm gần đây, cùng với sự quan tâm đầu tư của cấp trên, huyện Đô Lương đã tập trung đầu tư tu bổ, nâng cấp các hạng mục để làm nơi sinh hoạt văn hóa tâm linh của nhân dân gần xa, đồng thời là nơi giáo dục truyền thống đấu tranh chống giặc ngoại xâm, xây dựng đất nước của các thế hệ cha ông. Đây cũng là điểm văn hóa du lịch tâm linh, bày tỏ sự biết ơn với những người có công với dân, với nước.

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Lễ rước đường thủy. Ảnh: Nguyễn Đạo

Trong không khí trang nghiêm, đồng chí Hoàng Văn Hiệp - Chủ tịch Ủy ban nhân dân huyện Đô Lương đánh trống khai mạc Lễ hội Đền Quả Sơn.

Following the ceremony, delegates and citizens offered incense at the temple of Uy Minh Vương Lý Nhật Quang. Immediately afterwards, a spirited military parade took place in the temple courtyard and on the Lam River.

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Procession at the opening ceremony of Quả Sơn Temple festival. Photo: Nguyễn Đạo

At Ba But Pagoda, delegates and people escorted Uy Minh Vuong Ly Nhat Quang and the offerings to the courtyard for the Thanksgiving Ceremony. Following the Thanksgiving Ceremony was the procession of the sacred cross back to the palace, the procession returned to Qua Son Temple and held the Dedication Ceremony.

The festival featured lively activities including: sports competitions (volleyball, stick pushing, tug-of-war, and boat racing), performances of Nghe Tinh folk songs, making ceremonial cakes, and showcasing OCOP products.

Procession of the deity during the Quả Sơn Temple Festival. Clip: Nguyễn Đạo
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