Explore the ancient village of Bich La to learn about the famous land of Quang Tri and take part in unique traditional cultural festivals.
Rarely does a hundred-year-old village still exist until now that has many special features like the ancient village of Bich La in Quang Tri. Not only is the birthplace of masterpieces, this place also preserves great traditional values of both history and culture worth preserving.
The old village existed for 5 centuries with unique values
This ancient village is famous throughout the country today in the area of Trieu Dong commune, Trieu Phong district, Quang Tri. According to history books in the village, this place was formed in the 1527s of the 16th century. Although more than 500 years have passed, this is still a place with values that are hard to fade. each house is mossy.
Ancient and peaceful village
Back to the smoky land of Quang Tri for a while, just go upstream of Thach Han River, through a distance of fields to reach the ancient village of Bich La . The village is located in a charming terrain of feng-shui, with rivers flowing, surrounded by majestic mountains, so traveling is extremely easy for generations.
Many traditional values still remain
The village is surrounded by small canals that flow all year round and the river radiates 9 branches winding like dragons. Therefore, the elders from the past have called it the Dragon Circuit to help the villagers forever prosper and develop. 
Ancient village formed hundreds of years ago
The ancient village of Bich La was formed by the migrations to the South by people outside the North, from the Nguyen Dynasty. Not only is the place where each other cuts the navel of many talented and famous people throughout the country. But during the war with the US and France, this was also an important revolutionary base in the victory in the ancient citadel of Quang Tri, and was bombarded by the enemy.
The image of a dear village in everyone’s heart
Experiencing trauma but not fading away, promoting precious traditions of the heroic land of Quang Tri. People slowly rebuilt the village again, from the poor countryside to become a prosperous life, all families achieve culture. Not only that, but also retains meaningful traditional values over many generations.
The village has many steles and temples
The Dinh Temple in the ancient village of Bich La Quang Tri is one of the typical examples. This is not only an important meeting and worship place of this village, but also a venue for many unique cultural events. In the front, there is a lake – the dwelling place of the god Kim Quy, around there are also many shrines, of the famous men in the village, from the streets of the lineages, …
Traditional culture is preserved through generations
People in the village of young children are taught about the traditional and meaningful values of their ancestors over the ages. Not only increases understanding, but also contributes to preserving and promoting through generations, never eroding. This is also a special thing for the village to become a cultural symbol that many people respect.
Bich La ancient village – the cradle born of talented people
Throughout history since the village, keep the village through so many brutal resistance wars. However, the special thing is that the ancient village of Bich La is the land that produces a lot of talented men with high titles and titles in Vietnam. From the Le dynasty, the Nguyen Dynasty had many people honored with the golden table.
Secretary Le Duan’s house in Bich La – Trieu Phong
Many celebrities with merit to the country, famous throughout the people, come from Bich La village. Later, the most famous are Secretary Le Duan and the painter Le Ba Dang. Nowadays, many descendants in the village also pass the great university, many people carry the Ph.D. title to honor their homeland and village.
The families resound throughout the country. Photo: Family Le Ba – Bich La Village
Despite many ups and downs changing, it is from preserving and promoting traditions as well as precious values from ancient times that have formed talented people. The special features that make up a land rich in cultural traditions are extremely attractive that everyone will remember.
Unique fair with meaningful festival
It has become a routine every year on the night of the 2nd and early morning of the 3rd day of the Lunar New Year. Not only the people of the ancient village of Bich La or the surrounding areas in Quang Tri, but also tourists from all over the world flock to participate in the special fair only once a year.
The ceremony of giving thanks to the predecessors at the Bich La festival
When the sound of chattering to watch began a new day, at the village communal house, the elders started the ritual of offering incense to thank heaven and earth and the merits of the ancestors. After that, everyone will take each other away from the busy market. And the market just happened quickly, the ground had not melted yet, so everyone was eager to attend.
Unique late-night market
Not as famous as other markets, the people of the ancient village of Bich La only bring familiar products of this countryside. Everyone comes to the fair with joy, wanting to bring something as a gift. Therefore, the seller also does not dare to say that the buyer does not need to bargain back and forth.
People come to offer incense at the communal house
Opened on the right occasion of the new year, this can be considered as an opportunity for people to come to learn the beauty of culture. Immerse yourself in the sacred, cozy atmosphere and meet and chat with friends on Tet. A practice is ingrained in the subconscious of the village’s children, as well as a familiar meeting place of tourists all over the world.
Buy small and beautiful souvenirs at Bich La fair
Everyone eagerly went to Bich La village market during Tet
This is also compared to the love market in the old village of Bich La Quang Tri , because it is a place for people to meet and go together. There have been many couples falling in love and making love from the very first market this year. Only then, when they have pale hair, they will tell their children and grandchildren about those lovely old stories.
Gathered to see the magic turtles floating in the lake in front of the communal house
Coming to Bich La on this occasion, people can also participate in the rite of beating the gong to call god Kim Quy. According to word of mouth, magic turtles often emerge on the lake in front of the village communal house every Tet. But there was a year when the water was cloudy and the turtles did not emerge, and the whole five villages failed to do business.
See the spring press festival at communal house
The crowded market is bustling, everyone wants to buy a little fortune at the beginning of the year
At Bich La communal market, we can also ask for words to bring
So, every year on the morning of the 3rd, in the ancient village of Bich La, the villagers will hold a festival with a ceremony to call the turtles up, with the expectation of good rain, wind, and peace. Besides, visitors can also participate in traditional folk games, asking for words at the beginning of the year, listening to poems, …
At the beginning of the year, go to the spring festival, both discover the culture and architecture of the old village, and attend the unique customs. It will certainly be a trip to Quang Tri that will bring you a lot of meaning.