Springtime pilgrimage to Cua Dat Temple

In the early days of the Lunar New Year of the Horse (Bính Ngọ), the Cửa Đặt historical and cultural relic site (Vạn Xuân commune) welcomed a large number of visitors from all over to participate in the festival, offer incense, and pay respects. In this sacred space, traditional religious activities took place solemnly, orderly, and safely, contributing to preserving the beauty of the festival culture and spreading the value of heritage in contemporary life.

The Cua Dat historical and cultural relic site, situated along the Chu River, exudes a serene and sacred atmosphere amidst the mountains and forests. It has become a spiritual destination, attracting crowds of people who come to worship and pray for a new year of favorable weather, national peace and prosperity, and family well-being and happiness.

Within the ancient setting of the temple, the rituals of offering incense and worship are performed solemnly and respectfully, reflecting the principle of "drinking water, remembering the source" and the beautiful spiritual culture of the Vietnamese people.

Visitors prepare offerings and show reverence before entering the worship area. Traditional ceremonies are conducted according to customs, ensuring solemnity and contributing to the preservation and promotion of historical and cultural values ​​in contemporary life.

Besides religious activities, many tourists spend time visiting and learning about the history and cultural-spiritual values ​​of the Cua Dat Historical and Cultural Relic Site; and experiencing the cultural space of giving and receiving calligraphy blessings at the beginning of the spring.

To ensure the safety of visitors, authorities and the Monument Management Board are constantly on duty, guiding visitors to behave in a civilized manner during the festival.

Security and fire prevention measures were implemented comprehensively, contributing to a safe and healthy festival season.

Environmental sanitation is regularly maintained. Food stalls are neatly arranged, and business owners sign commitments to ensure food safety and hygiene, and to refrain from selling prohibited goods or engaging in illegal activities. Security and order are tightened to ensure the safety of tourists.

As of the afternoon of February 22nd (the 6th day of the first lunar month), the Cua Dat historical and cultural relic site had welcomed over 50,000 visitors for sightseeing and worship.

Thuy Linh

Source: https://baothanhhoa.vn/ngay-xuan-tray-hoi-den-cua-dat-nbsp-278997.htm