Located in the historical relic complex of Yen Bai city, Tuan Quan Temple has long been famous as a sacred and ancient temple with many valuable historical vestiges. Located on the banks of the peaceful Red River, Tuan Quan Temple has long been known not only as a place of worship and peace of mind for Buddhists from all over the world, but also considered as one of the indispensable destinations in the journey. spiritually praying for fortune of tourists near and far in the early spring.
2. Festival origin and current status of the Temple:
Tuan Quan Temple is located in Yen Ninh ward, Yen Bai city, Yen Bai province. The temple is also known as the Temple of Diep and Lady Bach Lam. The temple dates back to the Le Trung Hung period, early 15th century. The temple worships the mother Lieu Hanh, in addition, the temple also worships the saint Tran, Tran Quoc Tuan, who has contributed to helping the king fight the enemy to save the country. Before the 19th century, people often called “Mieu Quan Tuan”. From the end of the 19th century until now, the temple is officially named “Temple of Tuan Quan”.
Tuan Quan Temple is located in Yen Ninh ward, Yen Bai city, Yen Bai province, also known as the Temple of Diep and Lady Bach Lam.
Located on the banks of the peaceful Red River, Tuan Quan Temple has long been known not only as a place to worship and pray for peace of the Buddhist followers of the ten directions, but also as one of the indispensable destinations in the journey. Spiritual process of praying for luck and fortune of tourists near and far in the early spring. According to the old legend, the temple belonged to Bach Lam canton, Tran Yen district, Hung Hoa province, now belongs to Yen Ninh ward, Yen Bai city. The temple is also known as the Temple of Diep and Lady Bach Lam. Recorded history: The temple dates from Le Trung Hung’s reign, early 15th century. Lieu Hanh’s mother temple, it is said that she is Quynh Hoa, the princess who descended to the earth, because she had merit to protect the nation, so she was crowned by King Le Hien Tong. bestowed the title of Queen Mother Hoang An Phuong Dung. In addition, the temple also worships Saint Tran, Tran Quoc Tuan, who had merits to help the king fight the enemy to save the country.
Along with time, with the ups and downs of history, through wars, the Temple was destroyed many times, sometimes it seemed that there was no trace left. Preserving and promoting the sacred cultural values of the nation, in 1992, the Temple was officially embellished and rebuilt spaciously. In 2005, the Temple was recognized by the People’s Committee of Yen Bai province as a historical and cultural relic. Since then, the Temple has become a place of belief and religious activities of people inside and outside the province, a place to keep many historical relics of cultural value in the Vietnamese ethnic community. The dignified and reverential features blended with nature, heaven and earth, enhance the pure and pure beauty of the Temple.
Tuan Quan Temple has long been known not only as a place of worship, praying for peace of the Buddhist followers of the cross, but also considered as one of the indispensable destinations in the spiritual journey to pray for good fortune of tourists. guests near and far in the early spring.
3. Festival time: On the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month, the temple holds a main festival (Mother’s Day) to commemorate the merits of Mother Lieu Hanh. There are also the following Festival days:
- New Year’s Eve
- Thuong Nguyen Festival (Full moon of the first month)
- Mother’s death festival (March 1 to 6)
- Days 1 – 4 Anniversary of the great grandmother’s death Week, holidays in the summer
- The 25th – 5th anniversary of the great Quan’s death anniversary
- June 12, Miss Ba’s Party
- Day 24 – 6 Quan Tam Phu Party
- Days 1 – 7 Summer festival to welcome autumn
- The 17th – 7th anniversary of Mr. Hoang Bay’s death anniversary
- August 20 – Commemorating Father’s death anniversary (Saint Tran)
- Day 9 – 9 Party of Nine
- Day 10 – 10 Party Mr. Hoang Muoi
- Day 11 – 11 Second Party
- Day 20-12 Armored Ceremony.
4. Festival customs:
Every year to show respect, gratitude and memory for the merits of Mother Lieu Hanh (the highest deity in Tuan Quan Temple) on the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month The temple holds a main festival (Mother’s Day) to commemorate Remembering the merits of Mother Lieu Hanh, who had the merit of helping the people to cultivate upland fields, build and defend the country. After the main ceremony, the temple also organizes folk games such as chess, wrestling, tug of war, making banh day, singing chau van, singing cheo… to recreate life and traditional cultural values in construction. water and keep the country of our ancestors. In addition, the Temple also has another festival called father party which is held on the 20th day of the 8th lunar month every year.
With the features, dignified respect, every year, at the beginning of spring, tourists from all over the world return eagerly to the Temple to celebrate the festival, enjoy the scenery, pray for fortune, pray for a lucky year, rain and wind, peace and happiness, national peace and prosperity.
5. Provincial historical relic recognition:
On February 4, 2005, the People’s Committee of Yen Bai province issued Decision No. 41/QD-UB; The temple was recognized by the People’s Committee of Yen Bai province as a provincial historical and cultural relic.
Source: Collected internet.