The flame of righteousness in the season of gratitude

The hammock camp in front of the Memorial Temple for Heroes, Martyrs and People with Merits of the Province in the Northwest Sea Reclamation Urban Area, Rach Gia Ward serves 1,000 hammocks. Photo: AN LAM

While burning incense for Mr. Nguyen, Mr. Nguyen Van Tong, 61 years old, living in Dong Thap province, came to the hammock camp in front of the Memorial Temple for Heroes, Martyrs and People with Merits of the Province in the Northwest Sea Reclamation Urban Area, Rach Gia Ward to rest. Mr. Tong said: "The long journey is very tiring, there is nothing better than having a hammock to rest. This festival is truly from the people's hearts, whoever comes feels familiar as if they are returning to the death anniversary of their grandparents." The hammock camp where Mr. Tong and people from all over are resting was just built by Mr. Danh Viet Thang - owner of the Sponge Beach - Liu Riu restaurant, Rach Gia Ward, and more than 20 workers. The number of hammocks arranged at the camp is 1,000. "With the motto of one hammock - a thousand hearts, I just hope to contribute a little effort to the death anniversary of Mr. Nguyen so that people from far away can have a place to lie down and rest," Mr. Thang said.

The festival atmosphere was even more bustling when the Ly Gia Duong lion and dragon dance team in Tan An commune, led by Ly Thanh Dien, performed for free for the people. The resounding sound of the lion drums mixed with the singing and laughter of the people, creating a lively yet sacred atmosphere, full of love. "Every year we come to Ong Nguyen temple to join in the fun, hoping that the festival will be more rich and imbued with traditional culture," said Dien.

The festival part of the 157th anniversary of the death of National Hero Nguyen Trung Truc was held from October 1 to 25 with many diverse activities. The activities that attracted the largest number of people to participate were the display and introduction of OCOP products, typical products, tourism promotion booths, and a general trade fair at Ly Nhan Tong Park and neighboring roads. The activities attracted hundreds of booths to participate, creating a bustling and vibrant atmosphere, contributing to stimulating consumption and serving the entertainment and shopping needs of the people.

Ms. Phan Kim Loan - representative of Kien Giang OCOP Limited Liability Company said that more than 200 OCOP products from communes, wards and special zones in the province were displayed by the company at this festival, from U Minh forest honey, clean rice, palm sugar, dried fish, dried shrimp to herbal tea, candy... "Through the Nguyen Trung Truc festival, we want visitors not only to remember the merits of Mr. Nguyen but also to feel the creative spirit and preservation of the homeland identity of the people of An Giang. After the merger, An Giang will own many OCOP products, typical products, and have more favorable opportunities to promote in an open space," Ms. Loan said.

Ly Gia Duong lion and dragon dance team of Ly Thanh Dien performed for people attending Nguyen Trung Truc festival. Photo: AN LAM

The highlight is the Southern amateur music space taking place from October 17 to 19 at Nguyen Trung Truc Monument Park. From October 14 to 19, at the Provincial Multi-purpose Gymnasium, a traditional martial arts tournament for all ages will be held. Meanwhile, the amateur music competition will take place from October 15 to 20 at the Provincial Cultural and Arts Center. The Youth Theatre Festival with the theme "The Spirit of the National Hero" will be held on October 18 at the Provincial Children's House. From October 16 to 20, the Provincial Union of Literature and Arts Associations will organize a calligraphy booth at Ly Nhan Tong Park, and an art photo exhibition "An Giang - Country - People" at Nguyen Trung Truc Monument Park.

The lantern festival for national peace and prosperity took place at 7 p.m. on October 18, opening at Nguyen Trung Truc Monument Park and releasing lanterns at the lantern wharf on Nguyen Cong Tru Street, creating a sparkling, warm atmosphere, expressing wishes for peace, prosperity, and happiness for the homeland and country. Mr. Nguyen Van Nam, residing in An Chau commune, said: "Attending the Nguyen Trung Truc festival first means burning incense to Mr. Nguyen, then visiting the scenery of Rach Gia, listening to traditional music, watching martial arts performances, and buying specialties to bring home. The festival atmosphere is bustling, intimate, and meaningful."

AN LAM

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