Thac Truc communal house, Lap Thach town, Lap Thach district worships two gods Quy Minh and Minh Son - two generals of Tan Vien Son Thanh who helped the 18th Hung King defeat the Thuc dynasty in the early days of the country's founding. With its unique architectural and cultural values, Thac Truc communal house was recognized as a national historical relic in 1996.
The Plowing Festival at Dan Tri communal house, Hoang Dan commune (Tam Duong) attracts a large number of locals and tourists from all over the world. Photo: Duong Chung
The Thac Truc communal house festival is held on the 9th and 10th of January every year. After the ceremony with solemn and sacred rituals to commemorate the merits of the two gods, there is the nail-praying festival. During the festival, many families in the village make sticky rice cakes and sweet soup to offer to the gods.
According to the elders of the village, when the two generals of Tan Vien Son Thanh won the battle and held a party to recruit soldiers in this land, they saw that the people had few sons, so they immediately issued an order to recruit sons. Since then, the villagers were prosperous and happy, with many families having both sons and daughters.
The Cau Dinh festival is organized with 2 games, catching eels in jars and climbing bridges to carry water. These are 2 games with the meaning of praying for fertility, attracting a lot of participants, most of whom are young couples. In addition, visitors can also participate in rich folk games such as swinging, catching ducks in the pond, playing chess, cockfighting, etc.
With profound historical significance, demonstrating the nation's morality of remembering the source of water and honoring traditional cultural values, Thac Truc communal house festival is focused on by Lap Thach district, built into one of the highlights of the district's intangible cultural heritage.
The Dan Tri communal house plowing festival, Hoang Dan commune (Tam Duong) is a cultural and religious activity of rice farmers praying for a good harvest to commemorate the merit of God Quy Minh who taught people how to plow and plant.
Previously, the festival was usually held every 5 years, but from 2025, the Chay Plowing Festival will be held annually at the district level. The highlight of the festival is the reenactment of Saint Quy Minh teaching people how to plow before setting out to fight the enemy on the evening of January 6.
Mr. Vuong Van So, Secretary of the Cham Village Party Cell, Hoang Dan Commune, said: “This year, the Chay Plowing Festival is organized at the district level, making people very excited and eager to attend the festival; that shows the attention of all levels and sectors to restore, preserve and upgrade the festival, contributing to preserving traditional cultural values and the pride of the homeland. Through the festival, we also contribute to building cultural life and strengthening the relationship between villages and neighbors.”
Dong Dao Communal House in Dong Dao Village, Dong Tam Ward (Vinh Yen) is an ancient communal house, built in 1572 under the reign of King Le Anh Tong. The communal house worships Bach Hac Cao Quan Dai Vuong, who helped the poor overcome illness and difficulties...
People of Gau village, Dong Da ward (Vinh Yen) welcome the royal decree of 7 heroes of the Lo family. Photo: Duong Chung
Through the ups and downs of history, the communal house has been managed and restored by the people of Dong Dao village; it was recognized as a national historical relic in 1994. Every year, on January 13, Dong Tam Ward People's Committee organizes a festival for people to review the tradition of fighting to build and defend the country, and to show gratitude to the heroic martyrs. At the same time, they organize incense offerings to pray for "National peace and people's peace".
The ceremony began with the offering ceremony, followed by the procession of Uncle Ho’s portrait, the procession of the historical relic’s palanquin and the procession into the communal house. The festival included many folk games such as cockfighting, tug of war, blindfolded goat catching, chess, etc. and performances by the local people and tourists.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Dien, Dong Tam ward said: “Every year, my family participates in the festival. First, we burn incense and offer prayers to the saints to pray for happiness and a favorable new year. Then, we participate in the festival with many civilized and fun activities such as art festivals and playing folk games.”
As a land with a rich historical and cultural tradition, Vinh Phuc has more than 1,000 relics and scenic spots with nearly 400 festivals each year. Village parties and festivals are considered the most attractive activities every time Tet comes and Spring comes. Each village festival has its own unique features, contributing to enriching the spiritual life of the people.
Village festivals are often associated with the worship of the village's tutelary god, so during the rituals and recreational activities, people become more spiritually connected.
After a year of hard work, people meet each other again, praying for peace for the village, good crops, and economic development.
Nowadays, village parties and festivals are still organized by localities with a civilized, safe and healthy spirit, contributing to preserving the traditional values of the nation.
Dieu Linh
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