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Discover the unique beauty of Hao Kiet Temple

Annam • January 11, 2025 10:27

Having existed for a long time, the National Historical Site of Hao Kiet Temple in Vinh Thanh Commune (Yen Thanh) has a unique beauty and is an attractive destination for tourists when visiting the rice fields.

bna_1(3).jpg — Hao Kiet Temple was built during the Le Dynasty to worship Grand Tutor Lai Quoc Cong Phan Cong Tich - a famous general who had many contributions to protecting the country and people during the Later Le Dynasty. Over hundreds of years of existence, the relic has been restored and embellished many times. Photo: Huy Thu

bna_2(2).jpg — Currently, in the temple grounds of thousands of square meters, there are many structures, such as the three-entrance gate, the main gate, the three lower, middle and upper halls, the two left and right wings, the bell tower, the drum tower, the crescent lake... built with a symmetrical and harmonious design. Photo: Huy Thu

bna_3(2).jpg — Visiting Hao Kiet Temple, visitors cannot help but be impressed by the temple's two bell and drum towers, built opposite each other across a crescent lake, simulating the image of Khue Van Cac in Quoc Tu Giam (Hanoi). Photo: Huy Thu

Right behind the pillars of the ceremonial gate is a large, vivid relief of two kneeling elephants. Photo: Huy Thu

bna_5(1).jpg — According to the Temple Management Board, thanks to the support of departments and branches at all levels, the support of local people and children living far from home, since 2005, the temple has been restored on a large scale and has the current appearance. Photo: Huy Thu

bna_6(1).jpg — Of the three buildings, the lower, middle and upper halls, only the upper hall is an original relic. This is a two-room house lying vertically, on a wooden frame, the structures are elaborately carved, with traditional themes such as dragons, unicorns, turtles, phoenixes... Photo: Huy Thu

bna_7(1).jpg — The carvings have delicate, soft, and graceful lines. On the roof of the main hall, the image of a "phoenix" spreading its wings and raising its head is carved sharply and vividly. Photo: Huy Thu

bna_8....jpg — In addition to worshiping Grand Marshal Lai Quoc Cong Phan Cong Tich, the temple also worships other gods, such as Ke Quan Cong Phan Cong Ngan, Cao Son, Cao Cac... Photo: Huy Thu

The temple still preserves many ancient artifacts (incense altars, incense burners...), valuable documents such as diplomas, orders, genealogies, divine records, funeral orations, contracts, land registers, petitions... these are extremely valuable documents serving the research of local history, local studies, and customs... Photo: Huy Thu

An ancient inkstone used to grind Chinese ink for writing Chinese characters, carved with dragons and vivid patterns, is being preserved at the temple. Photo: Huy Thu

During its existence, the temple was granted many royal decrees by Vietnamese feudal dynasties, but they were lost or misplaced. Currently, the temple still preserves many royal decree boxes. In 2023, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism ranked Hao Kiet Temple as a National Historical Relic. Every year, on the 11th and 12th of the second lunar month, the Hao Kiet Village Festival will take place at the temple with many attractive events, attracting a large number of people and tourists from all over the world to attend. Photo: Huy Thu

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