Mo Spring temple festival – national intangible cultural heritage

Illustrative image.

(Cinet)- Mo Spring temple Festival is annually held on the 1^st day of the fourth lunar month. The festival was recognized by the Ministry of Culture and Sports and Tourism as a national intangible cultural heritage on June 8, 2015.

The temple has been used for worshiping the Holy Mother of the top mountain called Que My Nuong. According to the local tales, she was the daughter of the 16^th Hung King.

It’s the religious with the nationally cultural – historical monuments. It all creates a beautiful picture for those who once come to Suoi Mo. Companion with many beautiful landscapes, there is a wide of activities such as climbing, biking, hunting, horse racing, sailing, camping, etc.

The temple includes Upper temple, Middle temple, Lower temple. It is located in Nghia Phuong commune, Luc Nam district, Bac Giang province, far away from Bac Giang city about 30km to the east.

Each temple has its different architecture but all are very formal, severe and have old features. The special feature of the top temple is mixed with the landscape at the certain height with mountain and trees. The architecture traits exist in many temples at the north of countryside and harem is the natural dome. The harem of the top temple has steps leading to the top of Ba Bo Mountain. From now, you can enjoy the around landscapes such as Giang Khe hill – There is a moonlight floor. The site Suoi Mo also has Hon Trung pagoda, Ho Bac pagoda, Xoan temple, etc.

Mo Spring temple festival – national intangible cultural heritage Related image(s)