March returns to the land of the birth of the King and Saints

An old folk legend has the saying "Dai Huu sinh Vuong, Diem Duong sinh Thanh" to talk about Gia Vien district - the sacred land that gave birth to King Dinh Tien Hoang. This March, on the occasion of the 1100th anniversary of the birth of Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang, the people of the district and tourists from all over the world have the opportunity to visit the National Historical Site of King Dinh Tien Hoang Temple to commemorate and pay tribute to the merits of the national hero who unified the country and established a legitimate foundation.

Joining the palanquin procession from My Ha communal house (Gia Thuy commune, Nho Quan district) to the Temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang, Mr. Tran Van Tao said: Being able to attend the palanquin procession and offer incense on the occasion of the 1100th anniversary of the birth of Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang is an honor for me. According to historical records, Gia Thuy is the hometown of Queen Mother Duong Van Nga and also the maternal hometown associated with Dinh Bo Linh 's childhood. When his father died early, Dinh Bo Linh followed his mother to live next to the Son Than temple in the cave, which is today's Long Vien temple and herded buffaloes in the Gia Thuy area as well as Gia Hung on the other side of the Boi River . The communal house worshiping Dinh Tien Hoang and Queen Mother Duong Van Nga was built during the Tien Le Dynasty and is a national historical and cultural relic. The communal house still preserves 14 royal decrees of feudal dynasties...

Therefore, coming to Gia Phuong on this occasion, we, the people of Gia Thuy, were able to return to the birthplace of the King, clearly feeling the tradition of "When drinking water, remember its source" of the nation, which is being recorded and respected by the Party Committee, the government and the people of Gia Vien district through many meaningful activities organized on this occasion. In the atmosphere of commemorating the 1100th anniversary of the birth of Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang, each of us, the people of Gia Thuy, always keep in mind that we will educate the younger generation to understand and actively contribute to preserving the historical values and traditions of our homeland and nation...

March returns to the land of the birth of the King and Saints — Procession to King Dinh Tien Hoang Temple.

Joining the procession to celebrate the 1100th anniversary of Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang's birth with the procession team from My Ha communal house, the palanquin teams from the relics worshiping King Dinh in the province, the traditional sacrificial teams, the lion and dragon teams, participating in the "Cot Lau Dance" performance... all shared the same feeling of pride in the historical and cultural traditions of the nation, expressing gratitude for the great contributions of Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang in the cause of building and defending the country.

Hoang Tram Anh, a student in class 4D at Gia Phuong Primary School, shared: "I am honored to participate in the 'Reed Flag Dance' performance. Having studied local history, I understand the meaning of the performance is to reenact the mock battle game, using reeds as flags, played by Dinh Bo Linh in his youth… This is a practical and meaningful way to learn about local history, allowing me to better understand and appreciate the historical traditions of our ancestors."

On the day of the traditional ceremonies of the 1100th anniversary of the birth of Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang, the faces we met all shone with pride at the event of great significance to the homeland.

Although busy with preparations for the incense offering ceremony, Mr. Dam Van Duy, the keeper of King Dinh Tien Hoang Temple, still took time to talk to us about the life and career of the King - a son of Gia Phuong hometown.

As a child, Dinh Bo Linh often played military drills with the buffalo herders, using reeds as flags. Thanks to his commanding talent and great ambition, he was respected and admired by his friends. In 968, Dinh Bo Linh unified the 12 warlords, founded the Dinh dynasty, ascended the throne, ended the long period of Chinese domination, and laid the foundation for national unity.

To commemorate the great contributions of the national hero, the people built the Temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang in his hometown. The temple was recognized as a National Historical Relic in 1993.

Having weathered nearly 500 years of historical ups and downs, the temple is still cherished, preserved, and restored by the people. Many ancient and valuable artifacts are preserved intact, such as the statue of King Dinh, the dragon palanquin, along with its unique architecture and couplets that clearly reflect the history of Dai Huu village and the Hoa Lu capital.

As the temple's keeper, Mr. Dam Van Duy is very happy to regularly welcome students from schools in the district to visit, study extracurricular activities, and learn about local traditions and history. In addition, visitors from all over the country come to burn incense and worship at the temple, all with a sincere heart, to offer the King their feelings, gratitude, and deep appreciation for the national hero who had the merit of unifying the country and establishing a legitimate foundation.

To mark the 1100th anniversary of the birth of Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang, Gia Vien district organized many meaningful activities at the temple dedicated to this national hero, fostering cultural connection and dissemination, such as: a competition for offerings to the king, a folk art performance, a trade and investment promotion program for 2024; and traditional folk games…

The activities took place solemnly, with rich and diverse content, imbued with national cultural identity and highly educational, worthy of the role of the ancestors in the historical process of the nation.

The series of activities organized on this occasion is significant in commemorating and expressing gratitude for the immense contributions of Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang to the building and protection of the nation, contributing to the preservation and promotion of the nation's historical and cultural traditions. At the same time, it aims to promote the potential and strengths of Gia Vien's socio -economic development, unique cultural features, and famous scenic spots.

Through that, encourage and motivate Party committees, authorities, organizations, armed forces and people of all walks of life in the district to promote patriotic emulation movements, actively study and work in production, contributing to the successful implementation of socio-economic development goals and tasks in 2024, maintaining political stability, order and social security.