Trieu Thi Trinh (Ba Trieu)
Trieu Thi Trinh, also known as Trieu Trinh Nuong, was born in 226 in Quan Yen, now part of Yen Dinh district, Thanh Hoa province. She is a national heroine who led an uprising against the Eastern Wu dynasty's domination in 248.
Growing up amid the suffering of the people under the oppressive rule of the Eastern Wu, she declared her determination to fight for independence rather than live in submission.
Together with her brother Trieu Quoc Dat, she secretly prepared supplies, weapons, gathered brave men, and trained soldiers. When the colonial government discovered their plans, she and her troops retreated to Ngan Nua to build a stronghold. From there, they captured Thanh Tu Pho, eliminated the Wu government in Cuu Chan district, and later joined forces with three Ly generals to establish and reinforce the Bo Dien base (now in Trieu Loc commune, Hau Loc district, Thanh Hoa).
The uprising shook the entire Giao Chau region. The Wu court sent Lu Duc Dan with 8,000 elite troops to attack Cuu Chan. Along the defense line from the Len River to Than Phu estuary, about 30 battles took place without a decisive victory on either side. The enemy then changed tactics and besieged Bo Dien. In the decisive battle, Trieu Thi Trinh heroically sacrificed herself at Tung mountain on February 22, 248.
The uprising is considered one of the most glorious pages in Vietnam's history of resistance against foreign invaders. Trieu Thi Trinh is regarded as a worthy successor to the legacy of the Trung Sisters, inspiring patriotism and the indomitable spirit of Vietnamese women. Her bravery and sacrifice are honored forever.
Every year, the Ba Trieu Temple Festival is held solemnly at the special national historical and architectural site of Ba Trieu Temple in Thanh Hoa province to commemorate her merits and those of her soldiers. In 2025, the ceremony marked the 1777th anniversary of her death, featuring ritual offerings and artistic performances recreating the uprising.