According to ancient folklore, "Dai Huu gave birth to a King, Diem Duong gave birth to a Saint," referring to Gia Vien district—a sacred land that gave birth to King Dinh Tien Hoang. This March, on the occasion of the 1100th anniversary of the birth of Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang, people in the district and visitors from all over have the opportunity to visit the National Historical Monument of the Temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang to remember and express gratitude for the merits of this national hero who unified the country and established the legitimate dynasty.
Participating in the procession from My Ha communal house (Gia Thuy commune, Nho Quan district) to the temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang, Mr. Tran Van Tao said: "It is an honor for me to attend the procession and offer incense on the occasion of the 1100th anniversary of the birth of Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang."
According to historical records, Gia Thuy is the birthplace of Empress Dowager Duong Van Nga and also the maternal hometown associated with the childhood of Dinh Bo Linh . After his father's early death, Dinh Bo Linh lived with his mother near the Son Than temple in the cave, which is the Long Vien temple today, and herded buffalo in the Gia Thuy and Gia Hung areas on the other side of the Boi River . The temple dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang and Empress Dowager Duong Van Nga , built during the Early Le Dynasty, is a National Historical and Cultural Monument. The temple also preserves 14 royal decrees from various feudal dynasties…
Visiting Gia Phuong on this occasion, we, the people of Gia Thuy, had the opportunity to return to the birthplace of the King, clearly feeling the tradition of "Drinking water, remembering the source" of our nation, which the Party Committee, government, and people of Gia Vien district are cherishing and upholding through many meaningful activities. The people of Gia Thuy always believe in educating the younger generation to understand and actively contribute to preserving the historical values and traditions of their homeland and nation…
Joining the procession commemorating the 1100th anniversary of the birth of Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang, along with the palanquin procession from My Ha communal house, palanquin teams from other relics dedicated to Emperor Dinh in the province, traditional ceremonial teams, lion and dragon dance troupes, and participating in the "Reed Flag Dance" performance… all shared a common feeling of pride in the nation's historical and cultural traditions, and gratitude for the immense contributions of Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang to the building and protection of the country.
Hoang Tram Anh, a student in class 4D at Gia Phuong Primary School, shared: "I am honored to participate in the 'Reed Flag Dance' performance. Having studied local history, I understand the meaning of the performance is to reenact the mock battle game, using reeds as flags, played by Dinh Bo Linh in his youth… This is a practical and meaningful way to learn about local history, allowing me to better understand and appreciate the historical traditions of our ancestors."
On the day of the traditional ceremonies commemorating the 1100th anniversary of the birth of Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang, every local resident expressed their pride in this momentous event for their homeland.
Mr. Dao Van Duy, the caretaker of the Temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang, shared: "To commemorate the great contributions of this national hero, the people built the Temple of King Dinh in his hometown. The temple was recognized as a National Historical and Cultural Monument in 1993."
Having weathered nearly 500 years of historical ups and downs, the temple is still cherished, preserved, and restored by the people. Many ancient and valuable artifacts are preserved intact, such as the statue of King Dinh, the dragon palanquin, along with its unique architecture and couplets that clearly reflect the history of Dai Huu village and the Hoa Lu capital.
To commemorate the 1100th anniversary of the birth of Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang, Gia Vien district organized many meaningful activities aimed at connecting and spreading culture, such as: a competition for offerings to the King; a folk art performance; a trade and investment promotion program for 2024; and traditional folk games…
The series of activities organized on this occasion is significant in commemorating and expressing gratitude for the immense contributions of Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang to the building and protection of the nation, contributing to the preservation and promotion of the nation's historical and cultural traditions. At the same time, it aims to promote the potential and strengths of Gia Vien's socio -economic development, unique cultural features, and famous scenic spots.
Through this, we encourage and motivate Party committees, government agencies, mass organizations, armed forces, and all sectors of the population in the district to promote patriotic emulation movements, actively study, work, and produce, contributing to the successful achievement of the socio-economic development goals and tasks for 2024, and maintaining political stability, order, and social security.
Phan Hieu-Minh Quang
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