Festival of Duc Thanh Ca Temple, Dong Son Village

On the morning of April 11, Ham Rong ward (Thanh Hoa city) held a festival at Duc Thanh Ca temple, Dong Son village.

Water procession ceremony in the festival of Duc Thanh Ca temple.

Delegates attending the festival.

The Temple of the Holy Father worships Tham xung Ta Quoc Chang At Dai Vuong, whose real name is Le Huu, who had the merit of defeating foreign invaders. According to historical documents and folklore, in the decisive battle with the Tang Dynasty, Le Huu was a brave and majestic general who, together with his father, led the people to fight the enemy. He led an army straight into the enemy camp, fought many battles, and killed many enemies. However, due to the balance of power, the enemy was too numerous, and after many days of fierce fighting, our army ran out of food and lost its vitality, so we were surrounded by the enemy. The enemy general took advantage of his carelessness to slash his neck, his horse ran to the top of Dong Cuong Thuong village (one of the two villages that later became Dong Son village) and he passed away on the spot on the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month.

People attend the festival.

To commemorate his great contributions, the villagers built a temple to worship him. The temple is located in the ancient village of Dong Son, at the foot of Ma Yen mountain. This is a historical and cultural relic with unique architectural art, a long history, and has been ranked as a national relic.

Ritual.

This year, the festival is held for 3 days, from April 9-11 with 2 parts: the ceremony and the festival. During the ceremony, from early morning on April 11, Ham Rong ward officials and Dong Son village people organized a water procession from Ham Rong ward's traditional room to Tien well - Pham Thong pagoda - Nhi temple - Duc Thanh Ca temple and organized solemn sacrificial rituals.

The festival takes place over 3 days with exciting activities such as volleyball, culture and arts, and village feasts.

Old rituals at the festival.

The festival of Duc Thanh Ca Temple is held annually by Ham Rong Ward to preserve and pass on cultural values ​​to the next generation, thereby arousing love for the homeland and country, national pride, and awareness of the roots for local people, especially the young generation.

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