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.

People come to Thuong Temple in Lao Cai ward to celebrate the spring season, worship, and pray for peace.

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.

During the Lunar New Year holidays, the Thượng Temple was meticulously decorated with peach blossoms, ripe yellow kumquats, and vibrant flags and flowers. Mr. Nguyen Dinh Luu, the temple's caretaker, stated: "The temple has proactively prepared to serve the people and tourists during Tet. Cleaning and sanitizing the religious artifacts has been done carefully and according to rituals; the altars and shrines have been neatly rearranged to ensure solemnity."

After the renovation, the Upper Temple has a larger area and a more spacious landscape, meeting the increasingly high demands of religious activities for locals and tourists.

The ancient architecture of the Tran Dynasty has been preserved intact.

In the joyful atmosphere of the early spring days, many people in Lao Cai visit temples to feel the warmth, to soothe their minds, and to find peace and happiness in life.

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.

Ms. Nguyen Thu Thao and her daughter went to ask for auspicious calligraphy at the beginning of the year.

The area featuring the 12 zodiac animals at the Upper Temple attracts many visitors who come to admire the scenery and take photos at the beginning of spring.

In the year of the Horse (Bính Ngọ), many people enthusiastically took photos with the horse statue.

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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