Phu Tho: Dao Xa village festival

(Cinet) – Dao Xa village festival is held on 9 July lunar calendar, in Dao Xa commune, Thanh Thuy district which is aimed at honoring Hung Hai Cong and three Royal Highest mandarins who had merit of helping people control floods, Princess Que Hoa.

Dao Xa ancient village belongs to Dao Xa commune, Thanh Thuy district, Phu Tho province. The village is located in the West of Da river. On 29 January in 1964, uncle Ho visited the village. The legend is that, this is the area that the struggle between Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh took place. In the village, there is a temple called Dao Xa village temple. The temple has 7 rooms at the end of 27^th century with big poles which are larger than the hand embrace having many beautiful and skillful sculptured forms, worshipping Hoang Hai Cong and three Royal Highest mandarins.

Besides, the village also has Dao Xa pagoda. The Pagoda is located in the outside of the commune having good harmonious Buddhist statues. Annually, the Dao Xa village holds more than 10 festivals.