Tran Temple receives the title of Special National Relic.
On the occasion, the annual Tran Temple Festival opened attracting thousands of visitors offering incense and paying tribute to the Tran Kings.
According to historical records, Long Hung – Ngu Thien area, now Hung Ha district, Thai Binh province, was where 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.During three resistant wars against Mongol invasions, Long Hung was chosen as a trust resistant base and a firm rear for Tran Dynasty to gather soldiers, prepare weapons and food, and organise rituals to commemorate ancestors.
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.
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.
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.