On the morning of April 11th, Ham Rong ward ( Thanh Hoa City) held the festival at Duc Thanh Ca Temple, Dong Son village.
The water procession ritual in the festival of the Temple of the Great Saint.
Delegates attending the festival.
The temple dedicated to the Great Saint Le Huu, also known as Tham Xung Ta Quoc Chang At Dai Vuong, whose given name was Le Huu, is said to have contributed to repelling foreign invaders. According to historical records and folklore, in the decisive battle against the Tang Dynasty, Le Huu, a valiant general, led the people in fighting the enemy alongside his father. He led an army straight into the enemy camp, fighting many battles and killing many enemy soldiers. However, due to the overwhelming numbers of the enemy, and the fact that the Vietnamese army, after many fierce battles, ran out of food and suffered heavy losses, the enemy besieged them. Taking advantage of Le Huu's carelessness, the enemy general struck him in the neck. His horse fled to the beginning of Dong Cuong Thuong village (one of the two villages that later formed Dong Son village), and he passed away on the spot on the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month.
People attending the festival.
To commemorate his great contributions, the villagers erected a temple to worship him. The temple is located in the ancient village of Dong Son, at the foot of Ma Yen mountain. This is a historical and cultural relic with unique architectural art and a long history, and has been classified as a National historical site.
Rituals and ceremonies.
This year, the festival was held over three days, from April 9th to 11th, with two parts: the ceremonial part and the festive part. In the ceremonial part, starting early on the morning of April 11th, officials from Ham Rong ward and the people of Dong Son village organized a water procession from the Ham Rong ward's traditional hall to the Fairy Well - Pham Thong Pagoda - Nhi Shrine - Duc Thanh Ca Temple, and performed solemn rituals.
The festival lasted three days with lively activities such as friendly volleyball matches, cultural and artistic performances, and a village feast.
A traditional ceremony at the festival.
The annual festival at Duc Thanh Ca Temple is organized by Ham Rong ward to preserve and pass on cultural values to future generations, thereby fostering love for the homeland, national pride, and a sense of connection to one's roots among local people, especially the younger generation.
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