Doi Son Tich Dien Festival - Cultural beauty of Ha Nam

Ha Nam is not only diverse in tourist areas or famous specialties, but it is also known for its traditional cultural festivals. In which, it is impossible not to mention the Tich Dien Doi Son festival - a cultural beauty of Ha Nam. The following article will help you better understand this special festival!

About the festival of Tich Dien Doi Son, Ha Nam
 

According to recorded history, in the spring of 987, King Le Dai Hanh and his staff plowed the fields in Doi Son and caught the gold jar, in 988, when plowing in Ban Hai, they caught the silver jar. Since then, every year at the beginning of spring, the king would go to the fields to plow the fields, perform the Tich Dien ceremony, pray for a good harvest, and the following dynasties all maintained this ritual with many different forms.

Doi Son Tich Dien festival takes place in Tien Son commune, Duy Tien town, Ha Nam province. This is a festival with agricultural extension significance and also a cultural beauty when remembering the roots. The ceremony of Tich Dien ceremony took place for the first time in the 10th century in Ha Nam. After years of being lost, the festival was restored on January 7, 2009.

The Tich Dien ceremony has a profound human meaning, in addition to showing the king's concern for the farmers, the festival also educates the people, especially young people, to be grateful to their ancestors and to be positive. maintain and develop the country's agricultural production.

Cultural features and main activities in the festival
 

Doi Son Tich Dien Festival takes place from the 5th to the 7th of January with many activities such as: incense palanquin procession, water procession, worship ceremony, … Besides, the festival also has attractive games such as: duet singing, wrestling, … and attracts a large number of people and tourists to participate and experience. The festival has contributed to preserving national identity and promoting tourism in Duy Tien Town.

The Doi Son Tich Dien Festival is divided into two parts, the ceremony part and the festival part. The ceremony includes: the procession of King Le Dai Hanh's incense sticks from Lang temple to Doi Son commune; water procession to the Than Nong Altar; Praying for peace ceremony at Doi pagoda; sanctification ceremony; King Le Dai Hanh's palanquin procession, the opening ceremony of the Tich Dien festival; Village Tutelary God palanquin and Drum Craft Patron palanquin. Here, the palanquin procession headed to the field where King Le Dai Hanh had plowed at the beginning of the year to encourage people to grow rice and take care of agriculture. Next is the ceremony to worship Than Nong, this ceremony will pray for a new year with good harvests and prosperity. After the ceremony of worshiping Than Nong is completed, there will be an opening drum performance performed by the female drum team of Doi Tam village combined with a dragon dance. The ceremony recreates the scene of King Le Dai Hanh going down to the fields to plow, performed by highly virtuous elders of Doi Son village. Following the elders, village women follow behind to sow seeds. Finally, there is the ceremony to announce the communes meeting New Rural standards, … The festival includes cultural activities and folk games such as: painting and decorating buffalo competition, wrestling competition, volleyball competition, … Cheo art performances, Chinese chess, agricultural exhibitions, …
 

Dressed in farmer's clothing, the Chairman of the People's Committee of Ha Nam province along with representatives of Duy Tien town, Tien Son commune and other delegates participated in performing the Dien Dien ceremony, plowing the first plow lines, starting a new crop new season. The elders go to three plows, the leaders and delegates go to five plows, then the Town leaders go to the next plows.

Doi Son Tich Dien Festival is held solemnly, safely, meaningfully, in accordance with the standards of festival organization regulations. Since then, it has become a community cultural activity, attracting local people and a large number of tourists. The festival not only carries religious significance but also represents the tradition of "drinking water, remember its source", commemorating the merits of heroes who have built and protected the Fatherland, and those who have gone before and reclaimed land. Open up land, teach professions, and bring people a prosperous and happy life.

This is a tradition that brings great meaningful value. When you come to Ha Nam, you should participate in this festival, it will definitely bring you extremely new experiences. And of course, don't forget to choose the most comfortable place to rest. Tien Loc Palace Hotel is committed to bringing you wonderful and relaxing moments. We look forward to accompanying and serving you on this trip.
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