Tien La Temple Festival opens in Thai Binh

Nhan Dan – The Tien La Temple Festival commenced on April 9 in the northern province of Thai Binh.

Local people perform a ritual to commemorate General Vu Thi Thuc. (Photo: Thai Binh TV)
Local people perform a ritual to commemorate General Vu Thi Thuc. (Photo: Thai Binh TV)

The temple, located in Hung Ha district, is dedicated to Vu Thi Thuc, a female general who fought the Han Chinese invaders under the leadership of the two Trung Sisters nearly 2,000 years ago.

The Tien La Temple was recognised a national historical and cultural site in 1986.

In a eulogy, Hung Ha Chairman Nguyen Hong Chuyen said the Vietnamese people will always remember General Vu Thi Thuc and other heroes for their important contributions to national independence.

The festival lasts for seven days, with a wide range of activities including the water procession and chau van singing performances as well as folk games such as wrestling, cock fighting and tug-of-war.