Going to the temple at the beginning of the year.

As is customary, on the first day of the new year, people from all over flock to the Upper Temple - a national historical and cultural relic in Lao Cai ward - to pray for peace and direct their hearts towards good things.

From 9:00 AM on February 17th (the first day of the Lunar New Year of the Horse), many people came to the Upper Temple to offer incense and prayers for peace and safety.

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The area around the gate of the Upper Temple on the morning of the first day of Tet.

People come to the Upper Temple to pray for peace and safety for their families.

Ms. Ban Thuy Linh from Cam Duong ward shared: “Before, I lived with my parents, and now that I've gotten married and moved out, my family still maintains the tradition of going to the temple at the beginning of the year. This year, at Thuong Temple, my family prayed for peace, favorable weather, and good fortune for everyone.”

Ms. Ban Thuy Linh from Cam Duong ward took her young child to the temple for the New Year's ceremony.

We sincerely wish for good things and good fortune to come in the new year.

Many young people also visit the Upper Temple on the first day of the new spring.

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People ask for calligraphy at the beginning of the year.

Ms. Nguyen Thu Thao from Lao Cai ward said: "Every time I set foot in Thuong Temple, I feel more at peace. This is an opportunity for me to reflect on myself in the past year, contemplate many things, and focus on the good values ​​in life. Today, I brought my daughter to visit the temple and ask for auspicious calligraphy for the new year. I will ask for the characters for 'Patience' and 'Peace' to start a new year full of good things," Ms. Thao said.

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Despite the hustle and bustle of life, the beautiful tradition of visiting temples at the beginning of the year is still preserved by generations of people in Lao Cai. This is not only a spiritual activity but also an opportunity for each person to express gratitude, remember their roots, and wish for a peaceful and happy new year.

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