Hung Yen Mother Temple is a familiar stop for people inside and outside the province on their spring travel and pilgrimage trips in Hung Yen. The temple worships Mother Lieu Hanh - the saint who rules the spiritual face, customs, habits, and lifestyle of Vietnamese people.
According to Lao Dong's records, from New Year's Eve to the 3rd day of Binh Ngo Tet, the flow of people flocking to Mau Temple was very crowded. People offered offerings mainly incense, flowers and cakes, limiting high trays and full feasts. The atmosphere was solemn and orderly.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoa (55 years old, Hung Yen City) said: "My family goes to spring festivals every year. Going to temples and pagodas to pray for health and peace. Going to sacred places at the beginning of the year, my heart feels lighter.
Leaving Mau Temple, visitors can visit Chuong Pagoda, also known as Kim Chung Tu. The ancient pagoda has a characteristic architecture, a large campus, many green trees, creating a feeling of tranquility in the city center. At the beginning of the year, the pagoda organizes chanting sutras for peace, guiding Buddhists to practice solemn rituals, without jostling or pushing.
Mr. Tran Hai (27 years old, Hanoi) shared: "I returned to Hung Yen to visit relatives and took the opportunity to go to the pagoda. Although the flow of people is crowded, the atmosphere is still very peaceful, not noisy. I came to the pagoda to offer sacrifices, praying for the family to be healthy and the work to be stable.
During the first sightseeing trip of the year, many families also visited Tran Hung Yen Temple - the place to worship Quoc Cong Tiet Che Tran Hung Dao and Tran Dynasty generals. The temple space is solemn, attracting people to offer incense to commemorate their predecessors, sending wishes for national peace and prosperity.
Mr. Cong Hau (31 years old, Tien Hoa commune, Hung Yen) said: "My family only goes to the pagoda with cakes, fruits, incense and flowers, without bringing much votive paper or savory offerings. The important thing is still sincerity. I think going to the pagoda is simple and economical, and it saves money and maintains a solemn space for the place of worship.
According to Mr. Hau, in recent years, many young people have also changed their views on donating at the beginning of the year. Instead of placing small change all over the altar, people often put it in the donation box at the right place or directly support relic restoration activities.
At temples and pagodas in Hung Yen, management boards arrange signs guiding the placement of offerings and donations in the right places, and at the same time remind tourists not to burn votive paper in the premises. At Mau Temple, functional forces are on duty, diverting incoming and outgoing passengers, ensuring security and order during peak days.
