The festival is held to commemorate and express gratitude for the contributions of Le Loi - the national liberation hero of the 15th century, who initiated the Lam Son uprising to drive out the Ming invaders and establish the Later Le Dynasty; and also to remember the ancestors and generals who contributed to the cause of nation-building and national defense. It is also an opportunity to educate about patriotic traditions, strengthen national unity, and create a vibrant atmosphere of competition to successfully implement the socio -economic development tasks of the locality.
The Temple of King Le is located within the Na Lu citadel complex – a land rich in historical significance. According to historical records, the Na Lu citadel was built by Cao Bien in 864 during the Tang Dynasty. Throughout history, it has been an important political and military center. During the Ly Dynasty, this area was the capital of the Truong Sinh autonomous state led by Nong Ton Phuc. During the Mac Dynasty, after withdrawing from Thang Long, the Mac kings established their capital in Na Lu in Cao Bang for 85 years, contributing to the economic and cultural development of the border region; among them, the art of Then singing and Dan Tinh playing was considered a type of court music.
In 1682, the governor of Cao Bang , Le Thi Hai, petitioned King Le to allow the renovation of Na Lu citadel and the construction of a temple dedicated to Le Loi. Since then, the Le Loi Temple has become a sacred cultural and spiritual site, closely associated with the spiritual life of the people of various ethnic groups in the region.
Besides its historical value from the feudal era, the King Le Temple also bears the strong imprint of the revolution. Before and during the August Revolution, it served as a secret operational base for many revolutionary fighters; it was the site of important events such as the founding of the Anti-Imperialist Youth Union (1936), the Cao Bang - Bac Giang - Lang Son Inter-provincial Conference (1942), the mobilization of forces for the Southward Advance (1945), and the re-education after the Border Campaign (1950). During the resistance war against the US, the temple served as an evacuation site for several provincial agencies.
With its exceptional historical and cultural value, on April 20, 1995, the King Le Temple was recognized as a National Historical and Cultural Monument by the Ministry of Culture and Information. In 2018, when UNESCO recognized the Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark, the King Le Temple, along with the Stone Garden and Nguom Slua Cave in Thuc Phan ward, was included in the Northern tourist route "Journey to the Roots," contributing to promoting the image of Cao Bang province to friends both domestically and internationally.
Proud of their revolutionary homeland traditions, cadres, Party members, and people of all ethnic groups in Thuc Phan ward continue to uphold the spirit of unity, promote the study and emulation of Ho Chi Minh's ideology, ethics, and style; effectively implement the Party's resolutions on Party building and rectification and the political system; and are determined to develop the economy, achieve sustainable poverty reduction, maintain national defense and security, and build the ward into an increasingly civilized, prosperous, and beautiful place, worthy of being the central ward of the province.
The 2026 King Le Temple Festival took place in a solemn and respectful atmosphere with traditional rituals such as incense offerings and sacrificial ceremonies; it also featured many unique cultural and artistic activities and folk games, creating a joyful and exciting atmosphere at the beginning of spring.
With renewed faith and enthusiasm, the Party Committee, government, and people of Thuc Phan ward are determined to compete in labor and production, achieving many accomplishments to welcome the 14th National Congress of the Party and the local development goals in the new period, contributing to building a more sustainably developed Cao Bang province.
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