Squeezing in to follow the procession of Monsignor Tran Quoc Nghien on his tour

Following the procession of Monsignor Tran Quoc Nghien to the most beautiful sunset viewing route in Ha Long

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 14:35 PM (GMT+7)

Thousands of people followed the procession of Monsignor Tran Quoc Nghien along the route considered to be the most beautiful place to watch the sunset in Ha Long.

On the morning of May 1, thousands of people from all over flocked to Ha Long City ( Quang Ninh Province) to attend the procession of Monsignor Tran Quoc Nghien. Photo: Bui My

Hung Vu Vuong Tran Quoc Nghien was the eldest son of Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan, the eldest grandson of An Sinh Vuong Tran Lieu and the nephew of King Tran Thai Tong. During the resistance war against the Yuan-Mongol invaders, Tran Quoc Nghien, together with Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan and famous generals of the Tran Dynasty, achieved many resounding victories. Photo: Bui My

In Quang Ninh, the mark of Duc Ong Tran Quoc Nghien is not as clear as that of his younger brother, Hung Nhuong Vuong Tran Quoc Tang. However, in the common victory of the Tran Dynasty army and people, especially the third battle on Bach Dang River in 1288, his contribution is indispensable. To commemorate the merit of defeating the enemy in the Northeast of the country, boat owners passing through this sea area built a small temple next to Bai Tho Mountain. Photo: Bui My

Previously, the Tran Quoc Nghien Temple Festival was held annually on the 23rd day of the 4th lunar month (the day he passed away). However, since 2008, the Tran Quoc Nghien Temple Festival has been restored and held on the 29th-30th of April in conjunction with the annual Ha Long Tourism Week. Photo: Bui My

The 2024 Duc Ong Tran Quoc Nghien Temple Festival takes place over two days, April 30 and May 1, with the ceremony following traditional rituals, including: Tran Dynasty worshiping session; festival opening ceremony; Bathing ceremony; Bach Van festival opening ceremony; female mandarin worship ceremony; announcement ceremony at Long Tien pagoda... Photo: Bui My

"Through the organization of the Tran Quoc Nghien Temple Festival, we aim to review the glorious and heroic history of building and defending the country, andeducate the spirit of patriotism for today's and tomorrow's young generations. At the same time, we build and foster deep pride in our homeland and country, gratitude and honor for our ancestors, and instill the morality of remembering the source of drinking water in every citizen of Ha Long City. From there, we help people and tourists better understand the historical, cultural and spiritual values ​​of the Tran Quoc Nghien Temple in particular and the Bai Tho Mountain Relic Complex in general" - Permanent Vice Chairman of Ha Long City People's Committee Nguyen Tuan Minh said. Photo: Bui My

The Tran Quoc Nghien Temple Festival has become a traditional cultural feature of the people of Ha Long City, with the aim of preserving and promoting cultural values ​​in the Bai Tho Mountain Relic Complex. Photo: Bui My

This year's procession of Monsignor Tran Quoc Nghien had the participation of nearly 30 groups with about 2,000 people. Photo: Bui My

Thousands of people jostled to join the procession of Monsignor Tran Quoc Nghien. Photo: Bui My

Many people took the opportunity to put money into the palanquin to pray for good luck. Children were also allowed by their parents to touch the palanquin carrying Monsignor Tran Quoc Nghien to pray for good health, intelligence and luck. Photo: Bui My

Mr. Bui Van Thi (Hong Gai ward, Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province) shared: "This is a big festival in the locality. Therefore, no matter how busy we are, when it comes to the festival of Duc Ong Tran Quoc Nghien Temple, my family often puts aside work to watch the procession of Duc Ong Tran Quoc Nghien in private." Photo: Bui My

People set up an altar to pray for peace when the procession carrying the palanquin of Monsignor Tran Quoc Nghien passes by their house. Photo: Bui My

After the opening ceremony, the procession of Duc Ong and Thanh Mau was solemnly carried out, following the most beautiful route in Ha Long. Accordingly, the procession departed from Duc Ong Tran Quoc Nghien Temple to Le Thanh Tong Street, to Long Tien Pagoda, continued through Le Quy Don Street to Le Thanh Tong Street, to the clock tower, turned right to Vincom, turned right to Tran Quoc Nghien coastal road, crossed Bai Tho Bridge 1 and 2, passed the ancient Bai Tho relic, and then returned to the palace. Photo: Bui My

The procession of Monsignor Tran Quoc Nghien walked along Bai Tho Bridge 1 and 2. Bai Tho Bridge winds around the foot of Bai Tho Mountain, considered an ideal place for locals and tourists to watch the sunset. Photo: Bui My

In particular, this year's procession of Monsignor Tran Quoc Nghien also integrates activities on shore and at sea. Photo: Bui My

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Source: https://danviet.vn/chen-chan-theo-doan-ruoc-duc-ong-tran-quoc-nghien-vi-hanh-20240501114837687.htm