Festival marks 733rd anniversary of Vietnamese victory at Bach Dang river

Local authorities of Quang Yen town host a ceremony marking the 733rd anniversary of the Vietnamese victory at the battle of Bach Dang river over the Mongol invaders under the leadership of General Tran Hung Dao.

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The festival opens with a majestic art performance.

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Plenty of artists participate in a martial arts performance.

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A performance is held with the aim of reenacting the famous battle which took place on the Bach Dang river in 1288 under the leadership of General Tran Hung Dao.

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The highlight of the occasion is a procession which carries the Saint Tran Hung Dao statue from Tran Hung Dao temple to Yen Giang temple.

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Local people in Quang Yen town join with visitors from neighbouring provinces as they prepare numerous offerings and join in the procession from the early morning.

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Thousands of citizens participate in the procession held on the banks of Bach Dang river.

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Elderly members of the community play a key role in the procession.

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A mother carries her child as they run through the procession. It is believed that this ritual will lead the child to be both healthy and smart in the future.