The annual Tran Dynasty's Thai Mieu temple festival kicked off at An Sinh commune of Dong Trieu town in Quang Ninh on February 27, or the 18th day of the first lunar month, with the event attracting thousands of visitors.
The temple is located in An Sinh commune in Dong Trieu town of Quang Ninh province.
The temple worships the ancestors of the Tran dynasty and the Tran kings.
It is one of the most important relic sites found in the complex of the Tran Dynasty Special National Monument in Dong Trieu town.
The temple was recognised as being a national historical monument in 1962, as well as a special national monument in 2013.
The Thai Mieu temple festival of the Tran Dynasty was later restored in 2019. Since then it has been held annually from the 18th to 20th days of the first lunar month.
The opening ceremony involves a ritual in order to pray for national peace and prosperity, as well as an incense offering ceremony.
The beating of a drum kicks off the festival.
The festival is scheduled to last until February 29, or the 20th day of the first lunar month.
The event also features a range of traditional cultural activities and folk games.
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