On February 25 (January 10 of the lunar calendar), a large number of people and visitors from all over the world came to visit Ky Sam Temple festival, Vinh Quang commune, Cao Bang city.
Thousands of tourists from all over the world flock to Ky Sam Temple festival
Ky Sam Temple is located in Ban Ngan, Vinh Quang Commune, about 5 km from the center of Cao Bang City. Ky Sam Temple worships Khau Sam Dai Vuong Nung Tri Cao (1025-1055), a Tay ethnic, a figure related to the cause of national defense during the Ly dynasty (King Ly Thai Tong in the 11th century). Nung Tri Cao is the son of leader Nung Ton Phuc and Mrs. A Nung. Smart capital, returned to the capital of Thang Long to study, Nung Tri Cao became a man of strategic talent. He had a glorious time, defeated the invading Song invaders, was awarded the title of Thai Bao by the king, was remembered in history, is the pride of Cao Bang people. After his death, the king again ordained Khau Sam Dai Vuong and built a temple.
Ky Sam Temple has been recognized as a National Historical and Cultural Relic since 1993. Over many generations, the legend of Khau Sam Dai Vuong Nung Tri Cao has gone deep into spirituality and left a deep imprint in life. cultural and spiritual life of the people of all ethnic groups in the province.
The bamboo swing game at the festival is attended by many young people
Ky Sam Temple Festival is one of the major festivals of the province, attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists to come and celebrate spring. The festival is organized with a ceremony part and a festival part. The ceremony is performed from the evening of the 9th lunar month with traditional rituals restored to almost the same old times. The festival on the 10th lunar month every year is an opportunity for visitors to attend the festival, pray for luck and fortune. Coming to the festival, visitors can participate in many folk games: chess, tossing balls, bamboo swings, stilts, blindfolded hitting balls…
This year, the festival also has more spaces for then singing, zither-making, calligraphy, local products, etc. to serve tourists from all over the world. In order for the festival to take place happily and safely, the Festival Organizing Committee assigns responsibilities to the groups and members in charge. Directing and arranging the militia and commune police to coordinate with the Youth Union and the City Police to prepare for the festival’s activities to go well, in a healthy manner, in accordance with fine customs and traditions.
Source: Collected internet.