Vo family temple (Yen Thanh) received the provincial historical relic certificate

(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of November 20, the People's Committee of Yen Thanh District coordinated with the People's Committee of Vinh Thanh Commune and descendants of the Vo family to solemnly hold a ceremony to receive the certificate of ranking as a provincial-level historical relic for the Vo family temple in Ngoc Thanh hamlet.

The Vo Dai Ton family temple in Ngoc Thanh village worships the ancestors and descendants of the family who have contributed to the people and the country, typically the ancestor Vo Dang Thoi (originating in Mo Trach village, Hai Duong province).

Receive provincial cultural relic certificate.

In the 17th century, Mr. Vo Dang Thoi reclaimed wasteland, worked with the people to dig roads and irrigation canals, turning the lands of Cay Bui, Dong Sim, Dong Nay, Mo Lau, and Roc Dung into lush, fertile fields.

Awarding the certificate of recognition of provincial-level historical relic to the government and the Vo family council of Vinh Thanh commune.

After his death, his descendants buried him in Ru Cach No (now Dien Loi commune, Dien Chau district). In memory of his contributions, the villagers honored him as the village's tutelary god and built Cua Than temple to worship him.

Through the ups and downs of history, the Vo family temple has been restored, embellished, and upgraded many times. In particular, the house still preserves many ancient and precious artifacts, both historical and cultural, such as the throne, incense table, etc.

In 2016, the Vo family temple was recognized by the Provincial People's Committee as a provincial historical relic/..

Anh Tuan - Phan Hien

(Yen Thanh Radio Station)