The grand opening of Duc Hoang Temple Festival 2018

Huy Thu DNUM_BHZADZCABI 14:26

(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of March 17, in Phuc Thanh commune, Yen Thanh district, the opening ceremony of Duc Hoang Temple Festival 2018 took place. Attending the ceremony were representatives of provincial departments and leaders of Yen Thanh district.

Duc Hoang Temple was built in the 13th century, worshiping gods who had contributed to protecting the country and the people, the central figure of which was Hoang Ta Thon - the commander of tens of thousands of troops and ships, defeating the Yuan-Mongol invaders during the Tran Dynasty, and was granted the title of Sat Hai Dai Vuong by the king. He also had great contributions in recruiting people to establish hamlets, open up land and establish villages, so he was honored by the people as the village's tutelary god.

Lễ rước thần trong Lễ hội đền Đức Hoàng năm 2018
The procession of the gods at the Duc Hoang Temple Festival in 2018. Photo: Huy Thu

The 2018 Duc Hoang Temple Festival was held from March 14 to 18. This is an annual traditional festival, solemnly held to commemorate the merits of Sat Hai Dai Vuong Hoang Ta Thon, and at the same time meet the spiritual and cultural needs of the people and tourists from all over.

Rước ảnh Bác Hồ trong Lễ hội đền Đức Hoàng
Carrying Uncle Ho's portrait at Duc Hoang Temple Festival. Photo: Huy Thu

The festival takes place with activities in the ceremonial part such as: opening ceremony, procession, reception (rally), and grand ceremony.

The festival activities are attractive with many folk games such as swinging, boat racing, wrestling, tug of war, stick pushing, cockfighting, chess or drum beating competition, men's and women's volleyball competition, elegant youth competition, folk song club festival.

Cùng dâng lên thần linh những hoa thơm trái ngọt của vùng quê lúa
Together we offer to the gods the fragrant flowers and sweet fruits of the rice fields. Photo: Huy Thu


Lễ đại tế ở đền Đức Hoàng

Grand ceremony at Duc Hoang temple. Photo: Huy Thu

Coming to Duc Hoang Temple Festival is to return to the spiritual and cultural roots, an opportunity for everyone to visit and admire a unique architectural work, and to immerse themselves in a typical sacred festival in the rice district.

Rất đông người dân và du khách đã về dự hội
A large number of locals and tourists attended the festival. Photo: Huy Thu

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