The Worship of Ông Hoàng Bảy - the National Defense General at Bảo Hà Temple
Ông Hoàng Bảy, a Le Dynasty general, is worshipped at Bảo Hà Temple in Lào Cai, blending hero veneration with Mother Goddess beliefs.
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Ông Hoàng Bảy was a talented general under the Lê dynasty, with great contributions to the cause of defending the northern border of the Fatherland. He was honored by the people as Thần vệ quốc Hoàng Bảy (Hoàng Bảy, the national guardian deity), the man who commanded soldiers and civilians to push back the northern invaders, keeping the borders peaceful and bringing a life of plenty to the people of Bảo Hà (Lào Cai).
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