When making a pilgrimage to Lang Son, one of the famous tourist destinations that tourists cannot miss is Ky Cung Temple. This is one of the sacred temples worshiping Quan De Pentagram - the fifth mandarin in Ton Quan during the Tran Dynasty and this place also worships the Four Palaces.
Ky Cung Temple is currently located in Vinh Trai ward, north of Ky Cung river. This is considered one of the sacred places to worship the god Giao Long - a god who keeps good rain and wind all year round. In the temple, there is Ky Cung stone wharf, recognized as one of the eight beautiful scenes in Lang Son. In the past, it was said that this was the place of the god Giao Long, who kept the river and water and made good weather and rain throughout the year. According to historical records, Ky Cung temple has existed for a long time, but it is unknown who built it and the year it was established. We only know that this is a small temple built of earth to worship the god who governs this land, blessing the people with good business, good harvests, and good weather. According to the book Dai Nam Nhat Thong Chi, there is a record about Ky Cung temple as follows: "On the left side of Ky Cung river in Vinh Trai commune, Thoat Lang district, there is a dragon who became a god digging a cave here. The temple is very sacred and has been worshiped many times. conferred”. Later, the temple worshiping the god Giao Long was replaced by mandarin De Pentecost Tranh, because in the minds of the people of Lang, the legend of Ky Cung temple is associated with the legend that mandarin De Pentecost Tranh was the son of Bat Hai Dong communal house, descending to the throne. Tran came down during the Tran Dynasty, was sent by the king to defend Lang Son and command the fight against the enemy. Because he lost the battle, he was falsely accused of seducing another man's wife, so he threw himself into the Ky Cung River to commit suicide, proving his innocence. Understanding his injustice, the gods transformed him into two gods, Coc, who reside at the temple to rule and coordinate the rivers and waters. His injustice was later proven clean by Than Cong Tai - a general of the Le Dynasty. Than Cong Tai was a figure with great contributions to the people and was also a cultural celebrity at that time. This is one of the extremely sacred historical relics that many tourists are interested in when coming to Lang Son. When coming to the temple, visitors can admire the ancient architecture and many antiques passed down from thousands of generations. Located in the heart of the bustling center of Lang Son city. The temple's architecture is built in a Dinh-shaped style similar to other temples, including 3 arched doors and 2 square brick pillars. The top is decorated with many embossed patterns, at the top is a three-qi stone consisting of a peak and altar flowers on both sides. The outside of the temple will face the Ky Cung river. The inside of the temple includes many diaphragms and grand pagodas built during the Le Dynasty with many antiques of spiritual value such as thrones, canopies, bells, parasols, bronze tops, ancient statues,... In addition to the statue of Tuan Tranh mandarin. Worshiped in the main hall, the temple also has an additional space to worship Quan Am and the Holy Mother. In the temple yard, there is still a stone wharf left, this is one of 8 beautiful scenes recognized in the Eight Scenes Town in Lang Son. According to many historical records, in the past, envoys passing through China, when passing through this stone wharf, had to prepare incense offerings to pray for a safe and successful trip. In addition, at Ky Cung temple, Quan De Pentecostal Temple is also worshiped. This is also one of the gods worshiped by people at the temple. Here, when there is a party or Four Palace ceremony, villagers often invite them to come and stay. When he ascends to the field, he will wear a blue costume embroidered with dragons, carry an amulet, perform a ceremony, and perform an opening ceremony. After that, he will testify and then dance the dragon sword. At other palaces, when opening a palace or having a party, people wait for the price of Quan De Ngu after inviting the big mandarins to witness all the horses and then turn them into gold. Every year, on January 22 to 27, people here will organize the largest Ky Cung temple festival in Lang Son. At the same time, it also opens up a space for traditional cultural exchange. Normally, at noon on the 22nd, the ceremony will begin with the Tuan Tranh palanquin procession to give thanks for repaying Than Cong Tai at Ta Phu temple. This ritual begins from the legend of Than Cong Tai who resolved the injustice of Tuan Tranh as we mentioned above. At noon on January 27, local people will hold a farewell ceremony to process the Tuan Tranh palanquin back to Ky Cung temple. At times such as the full moon day, first lunar month or festivals, Ky Cung temple will welcome a large number of tourists to visit and exchange culture. When coming here, tourists often buy neat offerings to offer to the gods, hoping for peace, luck, convenience and success in their work. Tourists coming to Ky Cung temple often order oan cakes as offerings to Ky Cung temple. This is not only a cake imbued with the culture of the people here, but also shows spiritual meaning when designed with a unique and meaningful shape. When visiting Ky Cung temple, tourists often choose places near the temple to enjoy typical dishes of Lang Son people such as: sour pho, fried rice cake, Huu Lung grilled spring rolls, squid meat...
For those who love to find culture, history and mysteries, Ky Cung Temple will definitely bring you the trip you desire. This spiritual tourist destination attracts a large number of people every year to visit and worship. On your journey to explore Lang Son, don't forget to visit this place.
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