Nguyen Trung Truc Temple is one of the most famous temples in the North of Vietnam. It was built to be dedicated to Nguyen Trung Truc as well as his revolutionary warriors, who had contributed a lot in the war against the domination of French in the past. Each year, the local residents organize Nguyen Trung Truc Temple Festival so every tourist from different places can visit, burn incense and pray for the great leader. Historical Values of Nguyen Trung Truc Temple Festival The temple is dedicated to Nguyen Trung Truc, the leader of an insurrection who rose up against the French in the South. Among other exploits, he led the raid that resulted in the burning of the French warship Esperance. Despite repeated attempts to capture him, Nguyen Trung Truc continued to fight until 1868, when the French took his mother and a number of civilians hostage and threatened to kill them, he did not surrender. Nguyen Trung Truc turned himself in and was executed by the French in the marketplace of Rach Gia on 27 October 1868. The first temple structure was a simple building with a thatched roof; over the years it has been enlarged and rebuilt several times. The last reconstruction took place between 1964 and 1970. In the centre of the main hall is a portrait of Nguyen Trung Truc on an altar. What are Activities in the Festival? In the festival, the locals organize incense-offering ceremony, recalling sacrifices-offering ceremony, reperformance of the battle of destroying a French warships on the Nhat Tao River in the 19th century. The festival involves boat rowing, Chinese chess and other fun games. Since 2003, Nguyen Trung Truc Temple Festival has been considered as one of the national cultural events with many typical entertainment activities. The festival attracts hundreds of visitors to participate. Beside traditional ceremonies, a cultural program is held for the purpose of cultural exchange between ethnic groups of Kinh – Hoa – Khmer. Moreover, there remains a number of interesting folk games. Visiting Phu Quoc, Kien Giang Province on the occasion of Nguyen Trung Truc Temple Festival, you will be able to explore and understand the cultural beauty in the region… Share: Most Popular Top 16 Things to Do in Phu Quoc for First-Time Travellers Phu Quoc National Park – One of The Best Nature Wonders in Phu Quoc Bai Sao Beach – Best Beach in Phu Quoc Nam Du Island, Vietnam – A Tourism Paradise in Summer Phu Quoc Prison in the Idyllic Torture Island of Vietnam
