(Baonghean.vn) - Tourists now, when visiting the old thatched house where the old man from Ben Ngu was born and raised, can fulfill their wish to burn incense in memory of the patriot Phan Boi Chau at the newly completed spacious memorial house. The Phan Boi Chau Memorial Site in his hometown has become worthy of being a National Historical - Cultural Relic thanks to the socialized capital from the descendants who always admire Mr. Phan.
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Phan Boi Chau Memorial Area is located in Nam Dan Town (formerly Sa Nam Village), Nam Dan District. This is the birthplace and the first years of the life of patriot Phan Boi Chau. With an area of over 5000m2, including 3 main attractions: Phan Boi Chau's family house, memorial house and exhibition house of artifacts related to Phan Boi Chau's revolutionary life. |
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Previously, many tourists who came to visit the relic wanted to enter and burn incense in memory of the patriotic scholar, but were often restricted. The reason was that the relic was a thatched house, so to ensure safety, visitors could only stand and pay homage but were not allowed to burn incense. |
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In response to that legitimate and urgent need, a dedicated and dedicated campaign among the community of former students of Phan Boi Chau High School for the Gifted and those who loved Mr. Phan raised nearly 2 billion VND to build a memorial house. On August 11, 2015, in the joy and respect of many generations of Nghe An people, the Phan Boi Chau memorial house project officially began. |
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Up to now, after more than 1 year of construction, the project has been completed and will be officially inaugurated on October 29, on the occasion of the 76th death anniversary of patriot Phan Boi Chau. |
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The house has 3 rooms, 2 porches, and 4 rows of pillars. It is a place to worship Phan Boi Chau and is also a place for visitors to burn incense in memory and learn about his life and career. |
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The memorial house is built in the traditional architectural style of four eaves, roof covered with fish-scale tiles, steps paved with Thanh Hoa blue stone, and floor paved with ceramic tiles. |
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The main door leading to the memorial house is made of rosewood. The two round longevity-shaped windows are plastered in the traditional style. |
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Frame structure, trusses made of load-bearing rosewood, brick walls. |
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All wooden details are meticulously and delicately crafted by Nam Dinh artisans. |
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All the sacrificial utensils have been fully prepared and solemnly displayed. |
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Every day, the Relic Site Management Board assigns staff to clean the memorial house and take care of the relic site grounds to serve visitors. |
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Pruning trees, hedges, and cultivating flower beds - the final stages for the inauguration ceremony are being rushed to completion. |
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The successful construction of the Phan Memorial House is a continuation of the tradition of returning to the roots of former students of Phan Boi Chau High School for the Gifted. The project is also the heart of many benefactors admiring and respecting a famous person who has made many contributions to the revolution. This will be a red address contributing to educating the revolutionary spirit for the young generation and is one of the attractive destinations for tourists when coming to Nam Dan. |
Duc Anh - Thu Giang