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According to legend, the kings, lords, and court officials of the Thuc Dynasty used to return to Sai Temple in Thuy Loi commune annually to pay homage and express gratitude to Saint Huyen Thien Tran Vu, who helped the king complete the construction of Co Loa Citadel to defend against invaders. Later, the king granted the villagers of Thuy Loi the right to hold a ceremony featuring a mock king, lord, and court officials, preparing offerings at Sai Temple on the 11th day of the first lunar month to worship the holy deity. In the photo: The mock King procession from the village communal house to Sai Temple. (Photo: VNA)
According to legend, the kings, lords, and court officials of the Thuc Dynasty used to return to Sai Temple in Thuy Loi commune annually to pay homage and express gratitude to Saint Huyen Thien Tran Vu, who helped the king complete the construction of Co Loa Citadel to defend against invaders. Later, the king granted the villagers of Thuy Loi the right to hold a ceremony featuring a mock king, lord, and court officials, preparing offerings at Sai Temple on the 11th day of the first lunar month to worship the holy deity. In the photo: The mock King procession from the village communal house to Sai Temple. (Photo: VNA)
The Lord’s procession to the village communal house. (Photo: VNA)
The Lord’s procession to the village communal house. (Photo: VNA)
A unique feature of the festival is the presence of the mock "King" and "Lord," portrayed by elderly villagers and carried on palanquins. This year, the role of the Lord is played by 73-year-old Truong Dang Cuong. (Photo: VNA)
A unique feature of the festival is the presence of the mock "King" and "Lord," portrayed by elderly villagers and carried on palanquins. This year, the role of the Lord is played by 73-year-old Truong Dang Cuong. (Photo: VNA)
The festival has been nominated as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage. In the photo: The mock King and Lord procession from the village communal house to Sai Temple. (Photo: VNA)
The festival has been nominated as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage. In the photo: The mock King and Lord procession from the village communal house to Sai Temple. (Photo: VNA)
In addition to the king and lord roles, Thuy Loi villagers also carry palanquins for four court officials. In the photo: The procession of the Defense Commander to Sai Temple. (Photo: VNA)
In addition to the king and lord roles, Thuy Loi villagers also carry palanquins for four court officials. In the photo: The procession of the Defense Commander to Sai Temple. (Photo: VNA)
A panoramic view of the procession at Sai Temple. (Photo: VNA)
A panoramic view of the procession at Sai Temple. (Photo: VNA)
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Unique "mock King procession" ritual at Sai Temple Festival

Every year, on the 11th day of the first lunar month, which falls on February 8 this year, Thuy Loi village (Thuy Lam commune, Dong Anh district, Hanoi) holds the Sai Temple Festival, featuring the unique "mock King procession" ritual. 

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