Cua Ong temple festival launched in Cam Pha
The Cua Ong Temple Festival officially opened in Cam Pha City on March 5, or the 3rd day of the second lunar month. Though this year’s event was downsized due to the emergence of Covid-19, rituals still maintained parts of their long-standing traditions.
Cua Ong temple is known as the only place that worships the largest number of relatives of national hero General Tran Quoc Tuan, who defended the nation against northern invaders. The temple is dedicated to Tran Quoc Tang, an outstanding general of the Tran dynasty and the third son of Tran Quoc Tuan along with the general’s aids. There are 34 intricately carved statues in the temple.
Its architecture is unique and comprises of Lower, Middle, and Upper Temples. Along the way from the Lower temple to the Upper temple, visitors can admire the beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay dotted with its numerous large and small islands.
Cua Ong Temple not only brings great historical value, but also has the unique value of national art and culture. The 180,000-square meter temple is arranged on the hills which are intertwined and harmonious under the ancient trees, creating a calm, majestic, beautiful and solemn scene.
The festival of Cua Ong temple received the national intangible cultural heritage status in 2016. It is held every even year and lasts for three days from the 2nd to 4th of the second lunar month with a number of ritual and festive activities.
In the context of complicated developments of the Covid-19 pandemic, the management board of Cua Ong temple has effectively implemented various preventive measures in order to ensure tourists’ safety and health.
