To commemorate the 555th anniversary of the name Duy Tien, the 95th anniversary of the establishment of the first Party branch in Duy Tien, and the 5th anniversary of Duy Tien becoming a town, the Duy Tien Town Party Committee, People's Council, and People's Committee have launched the book "Culture and People of Duy Tien". With 555 pages (referring to the 555th anniversary of the name Duy Tien), "Culture and People of Duy Tien" is a relatively complete system of information and data (on geography, history, culture, revolutionary traditions, prominent figures, etc.), helping readers to better understand, be proud of, and cherish the land of Doi Mountain and Chau River.
In the first section, "Geography and History," besides a summary of Duy Tien Town, noteworthy is the article: "Doi Mountain, Chau River and the Cultural History of Dai Viet" (Professor Tran Quoc Vuong) and some images and preliminary data about place names: Ba Chieng Cave, Doi Mountain, Thien Mac River (which are little known), along with valuable related documents such as: the 1891 administrative map of Ha Nam (close to the time of the establishment of Ha Nam province - 1890); the cultural identity and people of Duy Tien; changes in administrative boundaries from 1945 to 2020… Furthermore, to help readers visualize, the "Geography and History" section is divided into specific periods and selects to present concise and prominent information:
Prehistoric period: notable information includes: Ancient bronze drums discovered in Duy Tien; National treasures - Doai and Kim Lu bronze drums (Tien Noi); Ancient tombs; Ancient Vietnamese people of Doi Son; Map showing the distribution of relics where Dong Son bronze drums, bronze jars, and boat tombs have been found in Duy Tien…
During the Hung Kings era (2879-258 BC), noteworthy writings were made about the following ancestors: Tran Quoc Dai Vuong Pham Phuc; Nhan Tu Hoang Hau Nguyen Thi Phuong (mother of Princess Tien Dung); Trung Thanh Dai Vuong (Quoc Te Temple, Chau Giang ward);
During the Trung Sisters' era: an introduction to Lady Nguyet Nga; Grand Protector Chan Quoc Dai Vuong (who helped King Ly Nam De fight the Liang invaders and establish the Van Xuan Kingdom).
During the Early Le Dynasty (890-1005): emphasis was placed on the historical event of Emperor Le Dai Hanh (941-1005) plowing the fields at the foot of Doi Mountain (987).
During the Ly Dynasty (1009-1225), there is a collection of interesting information about: Emperor Ly Thai To and the route of moving the capital through Duy Tien to Thang Long (1010); Emperor Ly Nhan Tong building Long Doi Son Pagoda and Sung Thien Dien Linh Stupa - Sung Thien Dien Linh Stele (1118-1121); Emperor Ly Nhan Tong's mother - Empress Linh Nhan (Princess Y Lan 1044-1117) donating 72 acres of rice fields to Long Doi Son Pagoda; Princess Hong Nuong…
During the Tran Dynasty, the book introduces: General Tran Binh Trong (1259-1285) and the Battle of Thien Mac River; General Tran Khanh Du (1240-1340);
During the resistance against the Ming invasion (1407-1427): the choice was made to introduce the brothers Nguyen Duy Chung and Nguyen Duy Chinh to rally their forces and raise an army to fight the invading army.
Later Le Dynasty (1407-1427): Notably, there is information related to historical periods - the 10th year of Quang Thuan (1469) with the appearance of the name Duy Tan and the year Tan Suu (1601) with the event of the name Duy Tan being changed to Duy Tien (due to the taboo against using the name of King Le Duy Tan);…
During the Mac Dynasty, notable information was about the Restoration of Long Doi Son Pagoda (1591);
During the Le Trung Hung period, particular emphasis was placed on the place name Xom Dinh - the former capital of Son Nam Province.
Tay Son Dynasty: Introduction to the Canh Thinh Bell Documentation;
During the Nguyen Dynasty: with the map of the Red River basin landscape from the Minh Mang era (1822) and the Dong Khanh geographical map, readers can easily visualize the changes in the boundaries and place names of Duy Tien over different periods.
Continuing the historical narrative, the book introduces: "The History and Revolutionary Traditions of the Duy Tien Town Party Committee," with some brief information about the stages and events: Establishment of the first Party organization, struggle for power (1927-1945); Resistance and national construction (1946-1975); Building socialism, the reform process (1975-2023); Heroic units of the People's Armed Forces, Heroic Labor units... from Duy Tien.
Part two: “ Culture - Society ”: This book outlines the distinctive features of culture through several introductory articles on: Ethnic groups and inhabitants; Ancestor worship; God worship in Duy Tien; Lanh Giang Temple - a place where many unique cultural and spiritual values converge and spread, preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of Chau Van in Ha Nam province; Buddhism, Confucianism, Catholicism, and Protestantism in Duy Tien; the ancient Tich Dien ceremony; the reconstruction of the Tich Dien festival (2009); and also provides general information about: the special national monument - Long Doi Son Pagoda; 14 national monuments and 17 provincial monuments in Duy Tien.
The section "Typical Architectural and Sculptural Art" focuses on introducing readers to: the remains of the Sung Thien Dien Linh Tower through archaeological excavations in 2001; the artworks at the Long Doi Son Pagoda, a special national monument; an overview of the Sung Thien Dien Linh Stele; the Van Tu Stele and other ancient steles in Duy Tien…
The section on "Han Nom Heritage and Folk Culture" notably includes articles such as: Han Nom Literature of Duy Tien, the humanistic beauty of a cultured homeland; Proverbs and sayings; Folk songs; Ancient traditional opera performances enriching and unique Duy Tien culture; Folk games and the custom of "vau cau" (a traditional game) at Tien Phong stone communal house; Place names, village names…
The section "Famous Traditional Craft Villages, Markets, and Products" provides systematic information on: Doi Tam drum-making village; Tien Phong silk weaving; Nha Xa silk; Ngoc Dong rattan weaving; Quan Pho silk; Tien Ngoai rice wine; Vu Xa embroidery (Yen Bac); Mong chicken (Tien Phong); rural and provincial markets; Doi Tam pagoda festival feast, sticky rice cakes, and sweet soup; Tien Ngoai rice porridge; Dong Van lotus tea; Non Doi green tea; and local delicacies (introducing some famous agricultural products: lotus, guava, pomelo, milk, etc.).
Part three: “Representative figures in various fields throughout different periods”: introduces: scholars; high-ranking Buddhist monks; revolutionary pioneers; high-ranking leaders, generals of the People's Army and People's Police; Heroes of the People's Armed Forces, Heroes of Labor; scientists ; artists, artisans… from Duy Tien homeland.
Part four: “Duy Tien on the path of renewal”: helps readers recall the important event when the mountainous Doi-Chau River area became a town (in 2019) and a series of notable events related to the land and people of Duy Tien: the scientific conference “Comrade Nguyen Huu Tien - A steadfast and talented communist soldier, an outstanding son of Ha Nam province”; the scientific conference “Preserving and promoting the space of the Tich Dien-Doi Son festival”; the scientific conference “Preserving and promoting the value of the national historical and cultural relic of Lanh Giang Temple in the digital age”. Along with the article “Duy Tien rises to new heights of development”, this section also contains much interesting and relevant information, especially for the people of Duy Tien, such as: some images; street names; industrial zones; communes and wards; a bibliography of Duy Tien's legends and deities; In particular, we will share the impressions of Japanese businessman Yoshida Yutaka about the culture and people of Duy Tien, Ha Nam.
With its relatively complete information system, scientific organization, and "easy-to-read" writing style, the book helps a wide range of readers of all ages easily visualize the overall picture of the culture and people of Duy Tien, as well as the close connection of Duy Tien with the culture and history of their homeland, Ha Nam province, and the country as a whole. From there, they will further appreciate, be proud of, and be more determined to contribute to building a prosperous and happy homeland in the mountains of Doi and the Chau River region.
The Vinh
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