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Tran Dynasty's Thai Mieu temple Festival 2023 opens

Thursday, 09/02/2023 | 10:06:08 [GMT +7] A  A

The festival of Tran Dynasty's Thai Mieu temple was organized at An Sinh commune in Dong Trieu town on February 8, or the 18th day of the first lunar month.

The opening ceremony

Thai Mieu, also known as Thai temple, is located on Dinh hill at Trai Loc village, An Sinh commune. The temple worships the ancestors of the Tran dynasty and the Tran kings, one of the important relic site in the complex of Tran Dynasty Special National Monument in Dong Trieu. 

The opening ceremony involved a ritual to pray for national peace and prosperity, an incense offering ceremony, etc.

The event also features a range of traditional cultural activities and folk games such as a lion and dragon dance, tug of war, etc.

The festival is scheduled to last until February 10, or the 20th day of the first lunar month.

Dong Trieu authorities beat a drum to kick off the festival.

The ritual to pray for national peace.

The event also features a range of traditional cultural activities and folk games.

By Xuan Hoa