The festival to honor the merits of Imperial Concubine Y Lan attracts many tourists

Duoi Temple in Yet Kieu commune is an ancient temple built during the Ly dynasty, worshiping the Queen Mother Y Lan Thanh Mau.

Duoi Temple seen from above.

In her opening speech, Chairwoman of Yet Kieu Commune People's Committee Pham Thi Thu said that the former concubine Hoang Thai Hau Y Lan Thanh Mau's real name was Le Thi Yen, born on March 7, 1044 (Giap Than) in Tho Loi village, later changed to Sieu Loai, Thuan Thanh, Bac Ninh, now Gia Lam, Hanoi .

In 1063, King Ly Thanh Tong went to pray for a child. He saw a beautiful mulberry picking girl who was very good at answering questions. He was impressed and brought her back to the court to be his concubine. In 1069, King Ly Thanh Tong went to war and handed over the power of internal affairs to Royal Concubine Y Lan. Not letting down the King's trust, she took care of the affairs of the court, strictly maintained court discipline, and cared for the people's lives, and was loved and trusted by the people.

The elders in the village offered incense to commemorate the Queen Mother Y Lan.

In 1072, King Ly Thanh Tong suddenly passed away, and for the second time, Royal Concubine Y Lan was appointed Queen Mother Regent. During her regency, she implemented many measures to govern the country, pacify the people, and care for the people's lives. She and other wise men, through skillful diplomacy , helped the country avoid foreign invasion. From a village girl who grew mulberry and raised silkworms, thanks to her intelligence, kindness, patriotism, and love for the people, she created miracles with other wise men to glorify the country.

Royal concubine Y Lan passed away on July 25, 1117 (Dinh Dau). She was honored as Quan Am Nu, Mother of the World. In gratitude for her merits, when she passed away, the people of Yet Kieu commune built a temple, which is today's Duoi Temple.

Procession at the festival.

To commemorate the merits of Queen Mother Y Lan, every year, according to the Lunar calendar, on February 12th, her birthday, and July 25th, her death anniversary, the local people hold a festival to commemorate and honor the merits and career of Queen Mother Y Lan. During the festival days, the statue of Queen Mother Y Lan is brought out of the palace and organized a procession throughout the commune for the people to worship.

The Duoi Temple relic is also the site of many important events associated with the August Revolution movement in 1945. During the resistance war against French colonialism, Duoi Temple was a revolutionary and resistance base, a place for evacuation, concealment, military training and protection of cadres and soldiers, contributing to the victory of the nation's resistance war.

Procession at the festival.

With these special cultural values, on January 21, 1992, Duoi Temple was recognized as a National Historical and Cultural Relic. Up to now, the relic not only has special architectural and artistic value, but is also a beautiful symbol of the tradition of "When drinking water, remember its source", expressing the gratitude of the next generation to their ancestors.

At the festival, along with unique traditional rituals such as: Temple opening ceremony, proclamation ceremony, bathing ceremony, procession ceremony, incense offering ceremony..., many cultural, artistic activities, folk games are also organized such as lion dance, dragon dance, drum performances; welcome art programs, festival of performing to serve the saint and mass art festival; human chess, volleyball tournament, tug of war, soccer, duck catching...

The festival takes place from September 12 to 15.

According to VNA

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