Thousands of pilgrims to attend Tran Temple’s seal opening ceremony
(VOVWORLD) - Around 150.000 people are expected to attend the Tran temple’s seal opening ceremony in Nam Dinh province, scheduled for Friday (the 15th day of the first lunar month).
 Thousands of pilgrims attend Tran Temple’s seal opening ceremony |
The ceremony reenacts a custom dating back to the Tran Dynasty (1225–1400), marking the date when mandarins resumed work after the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday. The event also reflects people’s wishes for national peace and prosperity and is aimed at educating younger generations about national traditions of remembering the source of the water one drinks. The ceremony was recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage and attracts thousands of visitors annually.