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Special features of Trinh Xuyen communal house traditional festival

NGUYEN THAO-THANH CHUNG March 19, 2024 16:02

On March 19, the People's Committee of Nghia An commune, Ninh Giang district (Hai Duong) organized the opening ceremony of Trinh Xuyen communal house and announced the decision to recognize Trinh Xuyen communal house as a national historical-cultural relic as a tourist destination.

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Ngoc Lo procession is the most unique feature of Trinh Xuyen communal house traditional festival.

Trinh Xuyen Communal House Festival takes place over 4 days from March 18-21. The ceremony includes a ceremony to worship the gods, the Ngoc Lo procession, the festival opening, the announcement of the provincial People's Committee's decision to recognize Trinh Xuyen Communal House, Nghia An Commune as a national historical-cultural relic as a tourist destination, and an incense offering ceremony. The festival includes cultural exchanges, clay cannon competitions, volleyball competitions, tug-of-war competitions, etc. This year, the festival organizing committee has organized many activities to promote local tourist destinations.

Trinh Xuyen Communal House worships the village's tutelary god Vu Duc Phong, a general of the Tran Dynasty who helped King Tran Nghe Tong fight the Champa invaders to protect the country's borders and was awarded the title of Dao Quang Minh Si Dai Vuong.

In 2015, Trinh Xuyen communal house was recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage. The communal house was ranked as a national architectural and artistic relic in 1992.

Below are some photos taken by Hai Duong Newspaper reporters at Trinh Xuyen communal house festival:

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The leader of Ninh Giang District People's Committee, authorized by the Chairman of Hai Duong Provincial People's Committee, presented the decision of the Provincial People's Committee on recognizing the national historical-cultural relic of Trinh Xuyen family as a tourist destination.
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Thousands of locals and tourists come to the festival
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The children's team carries Uncle Ho's palanquin at the Ngoc Lo procession.
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The solemn procession of the Eight-Piece Altar and the Sacrificial Team in the Ngoc Lo Procession
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The custom of "crawl-carrying" is a unique feature in the Ngoc Lo procession to pray for blessings, health and luck.n
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The prestigious and strong people in the village will join the procession.
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The sound of drums and gongs enlivens the festival atmosphere.
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Middle-aged women in the village join the ceremony of offering incense, flowers, and gold coins.
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Ceremony of carrying Ngoc Lo into Trinh Xuyen communal house
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The opening ceremony was solemnly held at Trinh Xuyen communal house yard.
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People respectfully offer gifts and burn incense to the village guardian spirit of Vu Duc Phong.
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Special features of Trinh Xuyen communal house traditional festival