Under the Tran Dynasty (1225-1400), Tran Quoc Tuan, also known as Tran Hung Dao, (1228-1300) was a military Grand Commander, who commanded the Dai Viet armies to repel the three major Mongol invasions during the 13th century.

The delegates offered incense to commemorate the 722nd death anniversary of national hero Tran Quoc Tuan.

Kiep Bac Temple worships the hero, Tran Quoc Tuan and his entire family. The temple is located in the middle of Rong Mountain’s valley in Hung Dao Commune, Chi Linh Town, in the northern province of Hai Duong.

It was the place where Tran Quoc Tuan established a military base, storing food and training soldiers for the resistance wars against the Mongol invasions of the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the temple was constructed. There are annual festivals to commemorate the hero of the Vietnamese people, who made great contributions to the country and they worship him as a saint.

This year's Con Son - Kiep Bac Autumn Festival takes place from September 10 to 15. The main activities of the ceremony include things such as the opening event, followed by traditional worshipping rituals, folklore practices, art performances, a walking procession, a seal opening ceremony, and a ritual to pray for peace.

There will also be cultural and arts activities, such as a boat race, water puppetry performances, and a night festival to release coloured lanterns on the Luc Dau River.

Vice President joins ethnic minority students at mid-autumn festival

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan joined students of an ethnic minority boarding school in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai at a mid-autumn festival on September 8 night.

Vibrant Mid-Autumn Festival atmosphere at Thang Long Imperial Citadel

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Vietnamese movie to vie for honors at S Korean film festival

"Memento Mori: Land" is Vietnam’s entry at the 27th Busan International Film Festival in South Korea in October.

Hai Phong: Do Son buffalo fighting festival thrills spectators

The traditional Do Son buffalo fighting festival took place in the northern port city of Hai Phong’s Do Son district on September 4 after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Vietnamese Children’s Ao Dai Festival keeps nation’s soul

The Vietnamese Children’s Ao Dai Festival was held in Viet Tri city, Phu Tho province on September 2, aiming to make the Vietnamese Ao Dai a symbol of generational connection and the nation’s soul.

Source: NDO