Dak Lak: Ceremony to offer incense to historical figure Luong Van Chanh

VHO - Over two days (March 23-24), at the National Historical Monument of the Tomb and Temple of Luong Van Chanh in Phu Hoa 2 commune, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Dak Lak province, in coordination with the local government and people, solemnly organized a ceremony to offer incense in remembrance of the great contributions of the historical figure Luong Van Chanh in the reclamation and development of the southern region of the country.

Procession ritual within the framework of the incense offering ceremony at Luong Van Chanh Temple in 2026.

According to historical records, in 1578, in accordance with Lord Nguyen Hoang's policy of territorial expansion, the renowned figure Luong Van Chanh gathered migrants to settle and cultivate the land stretching from the south of Cu Mong Pass to the north of Ca Pass.

With his strategic vision and organizational skills, he worked with the people to gradually establish the first villages in the delta region of the Da Rang and Cai rivers.

The incense offering ceremony was held solemnly inside the Luong Van Chanh Temple, expressing the profound gratitude of generations to the ancestors who contributed to the development of this land.

Under his leadership, the barren land quickly became prosperous, the population grew, and villages developed one after another from Cu Mong to Da Bia Mountain.

This was a crucial foundation that led to Lord Nguyen Hoang officially establishing Phu Yen province in 1611, marking a new stage in the process of expanding territory southward.

The delegates offered incense.

After his death on September 19th, 1611 (the year of Tan Hoi) in Phung Tuong village (now Phu Hoa 2 commune), the renowned figure Luong Van Chanh was revered by the people as the tutelary deity of the region. A temple was erected in his honor to commemorate and express gratitude for the merits of the person who pioneered and shaped the land.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Le Vu, Deputy Director of the Dak Lak Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, emphasized: The tomb and temple of historical figure Luong Van Chanh have been recognized as a national historical relic since 1996 and have always received attention for restoration and preservation from all levels of government and the people.

This is a place of profound historical significance, contributing to the education of traditions for future generations, and at the same time becoming a destination that attracts a large number of tourists from inside and outside the province to visit and learn.

According to the Deputy Director of the Dak Lak Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the incense offering ceremony is not only a spiritual and cultural activity, but also an opportunity to express profound gratitude to our ancestors, thereby educating the younger generation about the tradition of "drinking water, remembering the source."

The presence of delegates and the people is vivid evidence of the spirit of great unity, as well as pride in the historical and cultural traditions of the locality.

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