The coastal village with the most relics in Nghe An

Trung Kien village has a long history. According to documents, since the pre-Le and Ly dynasties, the wild, reedy land at the foot of Chua and Rong mountains was reclaimed under the name Ke Lau. After the victory over the Yuan army in the Tran dynasty, the village changed its name to Hoang Lao, Trung Kien, implying a village of loyalty, patriotism, steadfastness, and indomitability in the fight against foreign invaders. Currently, this special fishing village still preserves almost intact the system of ancient works and relics. Photo: Huy Thu

Trung Kien Communal House is located in Dinh Hamlet, built during the Le Dynasty, on a massive scale, including two worshiping halls and a sanctuary. Over hundreds of years of existence, the communal house has been renovated many times, most recently in 2020. The communal house gate has been rebuilt. The communal houses have been upgraded and re-tiled. Photo: Huy Thu

On the wooden frame of the lower communal house, traditional themes such as "four sacred animals, four seasons" were elaborately carved by the ancients. Trung Kien Communal House was recognized as a National Historical and Artistic Relic in 1992. Photo: Huy Thu

Thuong Temple is located in Chua hamlet, built in 1657, worshiping the Four Holy Ladies and gods who have contributed to the people and the country. The temple consists of 2 buildings: the lower and upper temples designed in the style of a gong stand, 3 compartments, 16 columns. Photo: Huy Thu

The upper temple of the temple focuses on the beauty of ancient sculpture. Wooden structures such as beams, rafters, rafters, gong stands, etc. are elaborately carved and engraved. The sculptures on the Upper Temple have a graceful and soft beauty. The temple was recognized as a National Historical, Cultural and Architectural Relic in 1992. Due to the severe degradation of the temple, in 2018, the people of Trung Kien village together with benefactors donated nearly 2 billion VND to restore the temple. Photo: Huy Thu

Quan Hau Temple in Chua hamlet was built by the villagers in ancient times to worship Minh Nghi General Nguyen Chi Duc, who had many contributions to protecting the country and the people. During the war years, the temple was damaged, leaving only traces. In the early 90s of the last century, the temple was rebuilt and is located in the Trung Kien village National Monument. Photo: Huy Thu

Trang Liet Temple in Dinh Hamlet was built at the end of the Le Dynasty to worship Mr. Pham Tu Ky - a man who contributed to the development of shipbuilding and medical treatment to save people. At the time of construction, the temple only had 1 building with 3 compartments, the house frame was made of wood, the roof was thatched. During the Nguyen Dynasty, the temple was extensively renovated and a harem was added. Trang Liet Temple was recognized as a provincial historical and cultural relic in 2013.

Cua Lach Temple in Rong Hamlet worships Sat Hai Dai Vuong Hoang Ta Thon, built by the people of the fishing village long ago. The temple is located at the foot of Rong Mountain, facing the East Sea in the "mountain and water" position with a beautiful landscape. The temple was recently restored and embellished in 2019, including the lower hall, upper hall and the three-entrance gate. Photo: Huy Thu

Pho Nghiem Pagoda in Chua hamlet was built in 1690. The pagoda is located at the foot of Chua mountain with unique architecture, 8 overlapping roofs. The pagoda was ranked as a National Historical - Cultural Relic by the State in 1992. Photo: Huy Thu

Pho Nghiem Pagoda still preserves some rare ancient artifacts, including ancient statues and a four-sided stone stele. The stele is about 1.2m high. All sides of the stele are engraved with Chinese characters. The content of the stele records the achievements of the villagers who built temples, pagodas, shrines, expanded the land, occupations, those who passed exams, rituals to worship gods, and conventions of the ancient Trung Kien village. Photo: Huy Thu