Xuan Pha folk game
Legend passed down in Xuan Pha village recounts that: In the 9th century, when the country was invaded by foreign enemies, King Dinh Tien Hoang sent envoys to find talented people to help him defeat the invaders.
Heritage•19/02/2025
The messenger traveled along the Luong River (Chu River) and encountered a storm, so he had to take shelter in the Xuan Pha Temple.
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When night fell, he prayed to the village guardian deity of Xuan Pha, the Great Dragon King.
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The king followed that plan and indeed achieved victory. To repay the favor, the king organized a celebratory festival at the temple and bestowed upon the village's guardian deity the title of Supreme and Most Sacred Great King, also known as the Great Sea Dragon King or General Hoang Lang.
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Overwhelmed with joy at the victory.
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