The traditional festival of Gan Temple historical and cultural relic takes place sacredly and meaningfully.

On October 6 and 7, the Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hoang Liet Ward organized the Traditional Festival of Gan Temple Historical and Cultural Relic in 2025.

Festival scene. Photo: HL

In his opening speech, Chairman of Hoang Liet Ward People's Committee Nguyen Anh Tuan emphasized that this is a special occasion to pay tribute to the merits of Thuong Dang Than Bao Ninh Vuong - the sacred god who left a deep mark in the history and consciousness of the residents of Hoang Liet land for his contribution in helping people fight drought.

The traditional festival of the Gan Temple historical and cultural relic is not only an occasion to pay tribute to ancestors, but also contributes to educating the tradition of "When drinking water, remember its source", connecting the community and nurturing pride in the homeland of Hoang Liet - a land rich in cultural and historical traditions, where talented and virtuous people were born, typically the philosopher Chu Van An.

Chairman of Hoang Liet Ward People's Committee Nguyen Anh Tuan delivered the opening speech of the festival. Photo: HL

Nowadays, when society is changing dramatically, preserving and promoting the value of traditional festivals such as the Gan Temple Historical Relic is extremely important. The festival is not only a religious custom, but also a unique cultural and tourism product, contributing to the development of the local economy and improving the spiritual life of the people.

This year's festival is held in the context that the entire Party Committee, government and people of Hoang Liet ward are striving to implement the Resolution of the 1st Hoang Liet Ward Party Congress, term 2025-2030. The Resolution has clearly identified major goals: Building Hoang Liet ward to develop rapidly, sustainably, civilized and modern; improving the quality of material and spiritual life of the people; preserving and promoting traditional cultural values, promoting cultural and spiritual tourism ; consolidating the great national unity bloc, promoting democracy and community strength.

Gan Temple has been ranked as a national historical, architectural and artistic relic. Photo: HL

The 2025 Gan Temple Historical and Cultural Relic Traditional Festival was organized solemnly, economically, safely, and with rich identity, which is a concrete proof of bringing the spirit of the Resolution into life. This is also an opportunity to promote the image of Hoang Liet - a land of "spiritual land and talented people" - to friends and tourists near and far, contributing to creating momentum for local socio-economic development.

A large number of people attended the Gan Temple Festival in 2025. Photo: HL

After the drum and gong beating by the ward leaders, people experienced joyful and meaningful activities of the festival: Festival drums; reading of congratulatory messages; offering incense to the Saints; Saint Worship Ceremony...

Gan Temple was built in the 18th century in the south of Linh Dam Lake; formerly in Bang Liet B village, now Hoang Liet ward, Hanoi. After many restorations, the current relic mainly bears the architectural style of the Nguyen Dynasty. On September 11, 1993, the Ministry of Culture and Information ranked Gan Temple as a National Historical - Architectural Relic.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/le-hoi-truyen-thong-di-tich-lich-su-van-hoa-mieu-gan-dien-ra-thieng-lieng-y-nghia-718703.html