Tran Temple honoured as special national relic site

(Cinet)- The Hung Ha district People’s Committee in northern Thai Binh province received the State’s certificate recognising the Tran Temple as a Special National Relic on March 3.

At the ceremony, on behalf of the Party and State, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc presented the certificate to the district People’s Committee recognising the Tran Temple complex as special national relic site. After which, the deputy PM struck the temple drum declaring the 2015 Tran Temple Festival as open.

On the occasion, the annual Tran Temple Festival opened to attract thousands of visitors offering incense and paying tribute to the Tran Kings.

As known, the Tran Dynasty was founded in the 13th century, one of the most prosperous feudal dynasties in Vietnamese history due to their significant triumphs against foreign invaders (most famously overcoming three Mongol invasions), outstanding socio-economic development and rich culture.

The land was also the burial place of Tran Dynasty’s ancestors and members of the royal family, including Tran Thua, Tran Thai Tong, Tran Thanh Tong and King-Monk Tran Nhan Tong, the founder of Vietnam Zen Buddhism.

The annual event, held every first lunar month, features various activities such as folk games and art performances, as well as rituals to commemorate the Tran Kings. The festival will last until March 8.

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