Solemnly held the death anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Do Cong Tuong

During the 3 days from August 1 to 3 (June 8, 9 and 10 of the lunar calendar), the People's Committee of Cao Lanh ward, Dong Thap province solemnly held the 205th death anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Do Cong Tuong - the ancestors who had the merit of reclaiming wasteland, establishing markets, and forming the present-day Cao Lanh land.

According to historical records, in the early 19th century, Mr. and Mrs. Do Cong Tuong came from the Central region to settle in My Tra village. Not only did they reclaim wasteland, grow tangerines, and establish Vuon Quyt market (the predecessor of Cao Lanh market), they were also famous for their virtue and integrity. In gratitude for their merit, the people built a temple to worship them. Later, a shrine was built and recognized as a national historical and cultural relic. In 2014, the project was awarded the golden plaque "Top 100 typical spiritual and cultural tourist attractions" by UNESCO.

Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan, Head of the Worship Committee of the Temple of Mr. and Mrs. Do Cong Tuong, said: "The number of people and tourists attending this year's ceremony increased by more than 30,000 compared to last year, demonstrating the deep affection and respect of the people for their ancestors." This year's death anniversary, in addition to traditional rituals, many unique cultural and artistic activities were included, such as an art program, a lantern festival with the theme "Hundred years of origin", and a space to display OCOP products, typical products of 102 communes and wards in the province.

Chairman of Cao Lanh Ward People's Committee Bui Quoc Nam shared: "The death anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Do Cong Tuong is not only an important cultural and spiritual event, but also an occasion to educate about tradition, reminding today's generation of the merits of their ancestors". For the people of Dong Thap, the death anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Do Cong Tuong has become an indispensable part of their spiritual and cultural life. Through each festival, the spirit of solidarity, affection and morality of "remembering the source of water when drinking" is nurtured, continuing with the development of Cao Lanh homeland.

PHAN HUY

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/long-trong-to-chuc-le-gio-ong-ba-do-cong-tuong-post808297.html