Commemorating the merits of national hero Emperor Quang Trung
(Baonghean) - Commemorating the 227th anniversary of Emperor Quang Trung's death, along with activities such as proclamation ceremonies, sacrifice ceremonies, thanksgiving ceremonies... Emperor Quang Trung Temple also held a Grand Memorial Ceremony for Emperor Quang Trung and the heroic martyrs.
Emperor Quang Trung - Nguyen Hue was born in the year of Quy Dau 1753. His ancestors were originally from the Ho family in Hung Nguyen, Nghe An province, and later changed their family name to Nguyen in Dang Trong. Witnessing the conflict between the two feudal groups Trinh - Nguyen, the division of the North - South, the misery of the people, and the suffering of the country, in 1771, he and Nguyen Nhac, Nguyen Lu - three brothers raised the flag of uprising in Tay Son land.
227 years ago (July 29, 1792), Emperor Quang Trung - Nguyen Hue passed away in the capital city of Phu Xuan. Through many historical ups and downs, successive generations have always remembered and engraved his merits.
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| King Quang Trung Temple on Dung Quyet Mountain. Photo: Nguyen Book |
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| Gate of King Quang Trung Temple. Photo: Ho Phuong |
Mr. Vu Hong Duc - Head of the Management Board of Emperor Quang Trung Temple said: This year's 227th anniversary of Emperor Quang Trung's death, along with activities such as: Offering flowers, offerings; Sacrificial ceremony; Martial arts performances and singing in praise of Emperor Quang Trung, Emperor Quang Trung Temple also held a grand ceremony to commemorate the Emperor and the heroic Tay Son soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the resistance war to liberate the homeland and gain independence for the nation.
This is an activity to commemorate and show gratitude to the national hero Quang Trung - Nguyen Hue for his contributions in fighting foreign invaders and unifying the country; continue to propagate, promote and develop the spiritual and cultural values of Emperor Quang Trung Temple, associated with service and tourism development; at the same time, meet the needs of enjoying and creating cultural values and people's feelings towards Emperor Quang Trung.
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| The grounds of Emperor Quang Trung's temple are decorated to welcome the anniversary. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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| Foreign tourists visit Quang Trung Temple on Tet holiday. Photo courtesy of Vuong Bang |
As for the family of Ms. Vo Thi Thanh Lam (Ben Thuy ward, Vinh city), the Temple of Emperor Quang Trung has long been a spiritual and cultural tourist destination at the beginning of the New Year, because this place has long been a red address for educating patriotic traditions for the young generation, arousing pride in the minds of the city's people.
Program to commemorate the 227th anniversary of the death of Emperor Quang Trung
* August 28, 2019 (July 28 of the lunar calendar)
- From 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Opening ceremony and decoration of the ceremony area.
- From 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Announcement ceremony at the Monument and Temple.
* August 29, 2019 (July 29 of the lunar calendar): Main death anniversary.
- From 7:00 - 8:00: Spiritual activities.
- From 8:00 - 8:30: Reception of delegates.
- From 8:30 - 9:00: Art program (performed by Center for Preservation and Promotion of Nghe An Folk Heritage).
- From 9:00 - 9:15: Opening ceremony.
- From 9:15 - 9:45: Ceremony (Offering team and master of ceremonies).
- From 9:45 - 10:15:
+ Delegations offer incense
+ People offer incense
- From 10:15: Continue spiritual activities
- From 19:00: Thanksgiving ceremony.
