On the morning of February 17th, Quynh Nhai district held a ceremony to offer incense at the district's cultural and spiritual tourism area.
Cultural and spiritual tourism area of Quynh Nhai district.
Incense offering ceremony at Linh Son - Thuy Tu Temple.
Offering incense at Linh Son - Thuy Tu Temple and Nang Han Temple, the leaders of Quynh Nhai district respectfully thanked the river and mountain gods; expressing gratitude to Nang Han, a female general of the Thai ethnic group who disguised herself as a man to lead troops to repel invading enemies, bringing peace to the people. At the same time, they demonstrated the determination of the Party Committee, government, and people of all ethnic groups in Quynh Nhai to unite, be dynamic and creative, overcome difficulties and challenges, successfully implement the Resolutions of the Party Congresses at all levels and the Resolution of the Quynh Nhai District Party Congress, term 2020-2025, building Quynh Nhai into an increasingly green, rapid, and sustainable developed district.
Delegates offered incense at Linh Son - Thuy Tu Temple.
Perform the ritual at Linh Son - Thuy Tu Temple.
The spiritual and cultural tourism complex in Quynh Nhai district covers nearly 14 hectares, situated within the Son La hydroelectric reservoir, with three sides facing the Da River. Following the traditional architectural concept of "mountain-facing, water-facing," the complex includes the following structures: the Linh Son – Thuy Tu and Nang Han temples, relocated and restored in October 2011 and inaugurated in May 2012, based on sacred artifacts from a temple dedicated to the river and mountain gods established before the 17th century in Muong Chien village, Muong Chien commune; and the statue of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, inaugurated in November 2020. Along with these, the Trung Pagoda, Thuong Pagoda, Ha Pagoda, the Pen Tower, and other supporting structures have been built to meet the needs of local people and tourists seeking to understand the cultural and religious practices of the area, promoting positive values and elements in religious culture, and fostering a virtuous and humane spirit.
The incense offering ceremony at the Lady Han Temple.
Delegates offer incense at the Nàng Han Temple.
People offer incense at the Nàng Han Temple.
Locals and tourists come to pray for peace and good fortune at the beginning of spring.
People draw water from the Jade Well at the Temple of Lady Han to pray for good fortune.