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Cua Ong Temple is
one of the famous Tran Dynasty vestiges of the north-east
region. The temple has three areas: low, middle and high,
facing the majestic Bai Tu Long Bay.
During the war the middle and low temples were both
detroyed, but today the low temple has been restored. The
Cua Ong temple is dedicated to Tran Quoc Tang, the third
son of Tran Hung Dao, who defeated many enemies and
brought peace to the region.
Hoang Can, a local general who fought bravely against
invaders is also honoured here. Yearly the festival at the
Cua Ong temple take place from the second day of the first
lunar month
until the end of the third month. Formerly. locals
organized festivities on the second
day of the third lunar month.

There were lavish cult ceremonies and a
procession carrying Tran Quoc Tang's funeral tablets from
the temple to a shrine in the village of Tran Chan.
Legend has it that this was the place
where Tang's ashes drifted after being dispersed on the
river. The procession would then proceed back to the
temple, symbolizing the inspection tour of the Emperor. |