Commemorating the 530th anniversary of the death of General Nguyen Tuan Thien

With many activities organized, the ceremony was an opportunity for the people of Son Ninh commune (Huong Son district, Ha Tinh province ) to express their gratitude for the contributions of the renowned figure Nguyen Tuan Thien - a general of the Late Le Dynasty - to the country.

On the morning of February 27th, the People's Committee of Son Ninh commune (Huong Son district) organized a ceremony commemorating the 530th anniversary of the death of General Nguyen Tuan Thien; and the 30th anniversary of the ranking of the tomb and temple of Nguyen Tuan Thien as a national historical and cultural relic.

The delegates attending the ceremony.

General Nguyen Tuan Thien (1401 - 1494), whose given name was Le Thien, was from Phuc Dau village, Phuc Duong commune, An Ap district (now Kim Hoa commune, Huong Son district), later moving to Ninh Xa village, Son Ninh commune. He was born into a poor family, known for his strength, tall stature, martial arts skills, and deep patriotism and love for the people. Growing up in a country invaded by the Ming dynasty, he nurtured a fighting spirit; he led a group of like-minded individuals to form the Coc Son militia, leading an uprising against the Ming invaders.

In 1425, after the victory at Khả Lưu - Bồ Ải, the Lam Sơn rebels arrived at Đa Lôi (present-day Kim Liên commune, Nam Đàn district, Nghệ An province ). Nguyễn Tuấn Thiện paid his respects to Lê Lợi and joined forces with him in battle. Lê Lợi and Nguyễn Tuấn Thiện swore an oath of brotherhood. From then on, the Cốc Sơn army became an important and elite force of the Lam Sơn rebels, achieving numerous victories and liberating the country from the oppression and enslavement of the northern invaders.

Commemorating the 530th anniversary of the death of General Nguyen Tuan Thien

The program organizers presented certificates of commendation to acknowledge the contributions of philanthropists in the restoration and preservation of the tomb and temple of Nguyen Tuan Thien.

After repelling the Ming invaders, due to his talent and merit, King Lê Thái Tổ ranked Nguyễn Tuấn Thiện among the founding heroes of the nation, granting him the royal surname Lê Thiện and appointing him as Deputy Grand Marshal. King Lê Thánh Tông bestowed upon him the title of Thái Bảo Huân Quận Công. After a period of official service, he feigned illness and retired to his hometown in Ninh Xá village, Sơn Ninh commune, Hương Sơn district, where he passed away in 1494.

After his death, in remembrance of the contributions of this founding general, the local people and his descendants erected a tomb and temple for him at Kim Quy hill. In 1994, the Ministry of Culture and Information (now the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) classified the tomb and temple of Nguyen Tuan Thien as a national historical and cultural relic. Since then, the relic site has been renovated and beautified by the local government, the people, and his descendants. Every year, on the 18th day of the first lunar month, Son Ninh commune and the family hold a memorial ceremony to commemorate General Nguyen Tuan Thien, aiming to spread and promote the value of the legacy he left for future generations.

Commemorating the 530th anniversary of the death of General Nguyen Tuan Thien

A large number of local people participated in the procession of the ancestral tablet of General Nguyen Tuan Thien.

The commemoration ceremony marking the 530th anniversary of the death of General Nguyen Tuan Thien, and the 30th anniversary of the ranking of the tomb and temple of Nguyen Tuan Thien as a national historical and cultural relic, was solemnly organized by the People's Committee of Son Ninh commune and descendants of the family. In addition to the commemoration ceremony and incense offering, the organizing committee also held a procession carrying the General's ancestral tablet from the tomb to the temple, with the participation of many local people.

Duc Quang - Thien Vy

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