Offering incense to commemorate the 732nd death anniversary of the village guardian spirit Chu Van Luong

On the morning of November 1, Ham Rong Ward People's Committee held an incense offering ceremony to commemorate the 732nd death anniversary of the village's tutelary god Chu Van Luong.

Delegates listened to a presentation about the Chu Van Luong Temple Relic.

The Chu Van Luong Temple relic is located on the land of Nam Ngan village, old Thanh Hoa city (now Nam Ngan 2 street, Ham Rong ward). The temple worships the village's patron saint Chu Van Luong - the person who founded the village and a historical figure who attended the Dien Hong Conference to call for determination to fight the Yuan-Mongol invaders in the past.

Scene of the incense offering ceremony.

Chu Van Luong was born in 1233 and died in 1293. According to the Thanh Hoa City Geography book, Van Luong went to school at the age of 7. At the age of 13, he was well-versed in the classics and martial arts, so everyone respected him as a prodigy.

When he was 18, his parents passed away. He chose a good land and prepared all the necessary burial offerings. After three years of mourning, he devoted himself to studying and reading many books and teaching to follow his father's footsteps... He was a virtuous man with extensive knowledge. Many students heard of his reputation and came to study with him.

King Tran admired his talent and virtue, so he called him to the court and appointed him as Liet Hau Dong Binh Chuong Su. At the same time, he assigned him to Thanh Hoa (today's Thanh Hoa province) to conduct inspection.

When Chu Van Luong arrived at Nam Ngan land on the banks of Ma River, he saw the beautiful scenery and feng shui, the people were sparse, uneducated but simple and honest, so he decided to stay here, build houses, and open schools. From there, gradually creating a densely populated area.

From 1257 to 1285, the country faced invasion from the North, teacher Chu Van Luong participated in many resistance wars against the Yuan-Mongol invaders.

Ritual at the incense offering ceremony.

After defeating the Yuan-Mongol invaders, it is said that the Tran king invited him to stay in Thang Long to work as an official in the court, but he asked to return to Nam Ngan to continue teaching and live in peace.

In the year of Quy Ty (1293), Chu Van Luong passed away. Mourning his loyal subject who had devoted his life to the country, King Tran conferred on him the title of "Supreme God of Fortune" so that the people of Nam Ngan could build a temple to worship him.

Afterwards, the Chu Van Luong Temple relic was ranked as a National Historical and Cultural Relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information (now the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) in Decision No. 1821/VHQD, dated November 6, 1989.

Representatives of Ham Rong ward leaders offered incense at Chu Van Luong Temple Relic.

Through many historical ups and downs, the temple of the village tutelary god Chu Van Luong has been preserved, restored and carefully maintained. This is a priceless heritage, a place for each person to turn to their roots, learn and continue the tradition of solidarity and diligence of their ancestors.

Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam Lam Son Branch presented donation money to the representative of Ham Rong ward leadership.

The incense offering ceremony commemorating the 732nd death anniversary of the village guardian spirit Chu Van Luong is an opportunity for later generations to express their respect and gratitude to the gods who protect and bless their homeland and country with peace and prosperity.

Nguyen Dat

Source: https://baothanhhoa.vn/dang-huong-ky-niem-732-nam-ngay-mat-thanh-hoang-lang-chu-van-luong-267277.htm