The delegation of the Lao Embassy in Vietnam offered incense at the Temple of Princess Nhoi Hoa

Within the framework of the working visit to Ninh Binh, on the morning of April 11, the delegation of the Embassy of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) in Vietnam attended the death anniversary ceremony, offered incense and planted a memorial tree at the Temple of Princess Nhoi Hoa (Thai Son village, Son Lai commune, Nho Quan district). The delegation was led by Comrade Khamphao Ernthavanh, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Lao PDR in Vietnam.

On the provincial side, the delegation was welcomed by Comrade Tong Quang Thin, Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; leaders of the Department of Culture and Sports, the Provincial People's Committee Office, and Nho Quan district.

The delegation of the Lao Embassy in Vietnam offered incense at the Temple of Princess Nhoi Hoa — Delegates planted souvenir trees at Princess Nhoi Hoa Temple.

According to old historical records, in the 15th century under the reign of King Le Thanh Tong, Princess Nhoi Hoa, daughter of the King of Van Tuong (Laos), was assigned by her father as an Ambassador, bringing a herd of elephants to Dai Viet to help train the elephant army. After completing the mission, on the way back, Princess Nhoi Hoa unfortunately fell ill and passed away.

In recognition of the princess's great contributions, King Le Thanh Tong built a mausoleum and a temple at the place where the princess passed away, now in Thai Son village, Son Lai commune, Nho Quan district. Currently, the relic site consists of two parts: the Upper Temple, worshiping Princess Nhoi Hoa, and the Lower Temple, worshiping Saint Quy Minh Dai Vuong.

Princess Nhoi Hoa Temple is a cultural and spiritual relic of the people in the region and was recognized as a provincial historical-cultural relic in 2007. Every year, the people in the region organize a traditional festival on the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month with traditional cultural and artistic activities of the two countries Vietnam and Laos.

During the visit and work in Ninh Binh on the anniversary of Princess Nhoi Hoa's death, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Lao PDR to Vietnam, members of the working delegation and Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Tong Quang Thin attended the palanquin procession, incense offering and Champa flower planting ceremony at Princess Nhoi Hoa Temple.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Lao PDR to Vietnam affirmed: The old story shows the friendship, solidarity and close relationship between the two peoples of Vietnam and Laos, which has been built over many centuries.

I hope that in the coming time, the agencies of the two countries and historians will pay attention to and research the history of the temple; develop this place into a famous cultural and historical tourist area, attracting Vietnamese, Lao and international tourists to visit and learn about the relic. Thereby, building the temple into a symbol of tradition, great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties, two States and the people of Vietnam and Laos.

Thai Hoc - Truong Giang

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