The opening ceremony of the Con Son - Kiep Bac autumn festival in 2024 will be held at 8:00 p.m. today, September 18 (August 16 of the lunar calendar) at Kiep Bac relic, Chi Linh city (Hai Duong).
Along with that is the 724th anniversary of the death of National Hero Tran Hung Dao; the opening ceremony and granting of seals at Kiep Bac Temple.
The 2024 Con Son - Kiep Bac Autumn Festival took place when storm No. 3 had just passed, and people in many localities, including Hai Duong, were making efforts to overcome the consequences. Therefore, some activities were shortened to suit the actual conditions. However, the festival was still held in accordance with traditional rituals.
The opening ceremony of the Con Son - Kiep Bac autumn festival and the 724th anniversary of the death of National Hero Tran Hung Dao is a major cultural event of Hai Duong, demonstrating respect for history, reviewing the tradition of patriotism, the will of independence and self-reliance, national pride and educating the morality of remembering the source of water, remembering and honoring the great men who have made great contributions to the cause of protecting and building the country.
Before the opening ceremony, there was a ceremony to commemorate the 582nd death anniversary of National Hero, World Cultural Celebrity Nguyen Trai; awarding prizes for the Excellent Tour Guide Competition; opening the Culture, Tourism and Trade Promotion Week; and displaying Tran Dynasty cultural heritage in Hai Duong.
After the opening ceremony and memorial service, the opening ceremony and granting of the seal of Kiep Bac temple will take place.
TIEN HUY - TUAN ANH