Pilgrims line up through the night for Tran temple’s seal opening ceremony
The seal opening ceremony took place on February 23, the 14th night of the first lunar month, at the Tran temple in the northern province of Nam Dinh, with the event attracting thousands of pilgrims.
The seal opening ceremony is an important ceremony held at the Tran Temple, with many activities such as an incense offering ceremony and seal palanquin procession ceremony from Co Trach temple to the temple Thien Truong.
The seal opening ceremony is held every year at the beginning of spring, praying for peace and prosperity in the country and its people.
Central and local authorities respectfully offer incense to commemorate the ancestors of the Tran Dynasty.
The seal opening ceremony of Tran Temple aims to preserve and promote traditional cultural values, as well as educating the young generations to look back to their origins and remember who brought them up as the saying "When drinking water, remember its source".
Ceremonies are solemnly held in accordance with traditional rituals
A procession of palanquin seal from Co Trach temple to Thien Truong temple.
Despite facing heavy rain, hordes of people and tourists wait outside Tran temple.
Staff are operating at full capacity to distribute stamps to both residents and tourists.
According to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Nam Dinh, it is estimated that during the event there will be about 170,000 visitors heading to the locality.