Yen Thanh opens Duc Hoang Temple Festival 2024

The national historical and cultural relic Duc Hoang Temple is located in Phuc Thanh commune, Yen Thanh district. It is a cultural and spiritual work to worship the gods who have contributed to "Protecting the country and protecting the people". The central character is Sat Hai Dai Vuong Hoang Ta Thon, a talented swimmer and martial arts general who made many great contributions in the resistance war against the invading Yuan-Mongol army in the 13th century.

To honor the traditional beauty, contribute to preserving and promoting the good cultural values ​​of the relic, with the morality of "When drinking water, remember its source" and meet the aspirations of the cultural and spiritual life of the community, every year, from January 28 to February 2 of the lunar calendar, this place jubilantly opens the Spring festival, becoming a place for spiritual and cultural activities imbued with the identity of Nghe An.

This year, the ceremony was solemnly organized with contents according to local customs and practices. The festival included many rich activities such as: Men's and women's volleyball competition; boat racing; human chess competition; mass art performance; folk games and modern games...

Through the festival, we aim to promote the local tourism potential; contribute to raising awareness and responsibility of officials and people in practicing, preserving and promoting national cultural heritage. This is also an opportunity to educate the younger generation about the tradition of patriotism, love for the homeland and remember the merits of our ancestors, creating a jubilant and exciting atmosphere, encouraging and motivating all classes of people to compete to successfully carry out political tasks during the year.