Opening the Tran Temple seal is an ancient custom held at the Tien Mieu Temple of the Tran Dynasty (ancient Thien Truong Palace, now belonging to Nam Dinh ward, Ninh Binh province). This ceremony has the meaning of praying for national prosperity and people's peace, world peace and prosperity, and all families enjoying the seal blessing "Tích phúc vô cương".
Early this morning (March 3), according to reporters of Lao Dong Newspaper, despite the heavy spring rain, thousands of people and tourists still patiently lined up overnight to wait to ask for lucky seals. By the seal distribution time (5 am), the seal distribution areas were all crowded with people.
Inside, the seal giver works at full capacity, continuously arranging and putting the seals neatly in bags to give to the people. When receiving the seal fortune, people contribute according to their hearts. After that, the person who has received the seal fortune quickly moves out, giving way to those behind.
Happyly holding the lucky seal in his hand, Mr. Vu Tien Cuong (from Hung Yen) moved to the area inside Thien Truong Temple to offer incense and pray.
Mr. Cuong said: "I have waited from last night until early this morning to ask for the seal of fortune. Holding the seal of fortune in my hand, I feel very excited and more secure for a new year. This year, I send my wishes for a peaceful year, smooth work, and healthy family. Although I have to queue for quite a long time, I feel completely worthy".
