Yen Thanh opens the Duc Hoang Temple Festival 2024.
(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of March 10th (the 1st day of the 2nd lunar month), the People's Committee of Yen Thanh district held the opening ceremony of the 22nd Duc Hoang Temple Festival in 2024 at Phuc Thanh commune.

The Duc Hoang Temple, a national historical and cultural relic located in Phuc Thanh commune, Yen Thanh district, is a cultural and spiritual site dedicated to the worship of deities who contributed to "protecting the nation and its people." The central figure is Sat Hai Dai Vuong Hoang Ta Thon, a general skilled in swimming and martial arts who made significant contributions to the resistance against the Mongol invasion in the 13th century.

To honor traditional beauty, contribute to the preservation and promotion of the valuable cultural values of the historical site, uphold the principle of "drinking water, remembering the source," and fulfill the cultural and spiritual aspirations of the community, every year, from the 28th day of the first lunar month to the 2nd day of the second lunar month, this place joyfully holds its Spring Festival, becoming a vibrant center of cultural and spiritual activities with a strong identity of Nghe An province.

This year, the ceremonial part was held solemnly with activities according to local customs and traditions. The festival part included many rich activities such as: men's and women's volleyball competitions; boat racing; human chess competition; folk art performances; traditional and modern games…


The festival aims to promote the local tourism potential; contribute to raising awareness and responsibility among officials and the public in practicing, preserving, and promoting national cultural heritage. It is also an opportunity to educate the younger generation about patriotic traditions, love for their homeland, and to commemorate the contributions of their ancestors, creating a vibrant and enthusiastic atmosphere, encouraging and motivating all sectors of the population to successfully fulfill political tasks throughout the year.


