Ky Cung Ta Phu Temple Festival – one of the most meaningful cultural events in Lang Son. This is an opportunity for tourists from all over the world to learn more about the beauty and long-standing traditional values of the land of Lang.
Ky Cung Ta Phu Temple Festival is the biggest festival of the year in Lang Son (Photo: Collectibles)
Once a year, the Ky Cung – Ta Phu temple festival is held in the joy and joy of the people of Lang land. This festival is also known as an attractive cultural activity, attracting many tourists during their Lang Son trip .
1. The origin of the name Ky Cung Ta Phu temple festival
The origin of the name Ky Cung Ta Phu Temple festival started from a legend that was passed on by many people living here. In the past, in this area of Kyong temple, he worshiped Tuan Tranh mandarin of the Tran dynasty, but due to many injustices, he threw himself into the Ky Cung river and committed suicide. After a period of time, Ta-Admiral Han, Duke of Than Cong Tai, was nominated to Lang land and vindicated Mr. Tuan Tranh. Since then, people have also established Ta Phu Temple to worship.
Ky Cung Temple – where every year Ky Cung Ta Phu festival is held (Photo: Collectibles)
Thanks to Mr. Than Cong Tai’s actions, every year, on the occasion of January right of the Horse, Lang Son people held a ceremony to process Mr. Tuan Tranh’s incense bowl from Ky Cung temple to Ta Phu temple to show their gratitude. thanks. The name Ky Cung Ta Phu temple festival was born from that.
Ky Cung Temple Festival is held regularly once a year (Photo: To Quoc Newspaper)
Today, Ky Cung temple and Ta Phu temple have become one of the famous Lang Son tourist destinations in the four directions. Especially, along with Tham Thanh Pagoda festival and Ky Cung – Ta Phu temple festival, it is known as a special Lang Son festival that you must attend when coming to Lang.
2. When does Ky Cung Temple Festival in Lang Son take place?
Ky Cung Temple Festival in Lang Son is held from January 22 to 27 of the lunar calendar every year. Participating in Ky Cung Ta Phu festival is an extremely worthwhile experience in the first trip of the year in Lang Son.
Bustling atmosphere on festival days (Photo: Zing news)
3. Discover the special features of Ky Cung festival – Ta Phu Lang Son
Spiritual tourism in Lang Son mixed with the bustling atmosphere of Ky Cung Ta Phu Lang Son festival will be an extremely unforgettable experience. Let’s explore the exciting activities included in this festival right now!
3.1. The procession of incense bowls of Quan Lon Tuan Tranh
At the time of the Horse on January 22, the procession of incense bowls of Quan Lon Tuan Tranh will take place from Ky Cung temple to Ta Phu temple. The procession will go through the central streets, especially when it comes to junctions or intersections, they will rotate and fire fireworks to attract the attention of participating visitors.
The procession of palanquins during the festival (Photo: Zing news)
Those who are selected to process the palanquin will be called “Dong Nam”, the bearer of the crest is “Duong Dong”, they will be young men, wearing splendid costumes, suitable for the festival. In addition, when participating in the festival, visitors will be attracted by the beautiful mediums representing the ancient beliefs of Mother Goddess worship.
During the path of the procession passing, the families on both sides of the road will prepare the ceremony tray in front of the house with the hope of peace and fortune. Accompanying the palanquin procession, there will also be a lion and dragon dance troupe, which has contributed to making the festival more lively and exciting.
The palanquin will be carried through the streets and the final destination is Ta Phu Temple (Photo: To Quoc Newspaper)
3.2. Exciting part at Ky Cung festival
Besides the palanquin procession from Ky Cung temple to Ta Phu temple, during the 6 days of the festival, many folk games will be held such as human stork, bird fighting, stick pushing, lion dance. , singing love songs, … all created a joyful and bustling atmosphere of an urban area in the early spring.
Lion dance performance in Ky Cung temple festival (Photo: Collectibles)
In particular, on the 23rd and 24th, a unique and exciting firecracker game will take place as an attractive highlight of the festival. According to the concept, if anyone steals this cannon for the whole year, they will have good luck and fortune in the new year.
The ceremony to burn firecrackers to get New Year’s fortune in the festival (Photo: Collectibles)
When participating in Ky Cung temple festival , visitors not only enjoy the bustling atmosphere, but also have the opportunity to admire a unique and diverse cultural beauty of the Lang ethnic people. What are you waiting for, do not plan a spring trip to Lang Son at the beginning of the year and join the Ky Cung Ta Phu festival right away!
Source: Collected internet.