(Baonghean.vn) - The temple of Grand Tutor Cuong Quoc Cong Nguyen Xi (Nghi Hop commune, Nghi Loc district) is an ancient temple with a history of 549 years. Through the ups and downs of time, the temple still retains its majesty and splendor with its unique ancient architecture.
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Nguyen Xi Temple was built by King Le Thanh Tong in 1467 on a high land area separate from the residential area. The Tam Quan Gate of the temple is massive with two large five-color lampposts carved with dragons and phoenixes with very sophisticated patterns. The temple was recognized as a historical and cultural relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information in 1990. |
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| Simple, familiar architecture with strong historical imprint. |
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| The architecture and structure of the temple show the characteristics of the Le Dynasty. |
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| The temple is a place to worship the ancestors of the Nguyen Dinh family.Every year, the family maintains 8 festivals and death anniversaries, including the temple festival (January 31 of the lunar calendar) and the death anniversaries of Grand Tutor and Duke Nguyen Xi and his family members. |
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| The central hall of the temple has bells, left and right wings. The two sides have a reasonable temple architecture, with a skylight space in the middle to welcome the atmosphere of heaven and earth. |
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| In the three lower chambers of the temple, the middle one worships Thai Bao Dinh District Duke Nguyen Hoi and District Lady Vu Thi Hach (his parents). On the right side, worships Ba To Thai Pho Nghiem District Duke Nguyen Bien (his older brother). On the left side, worships him and National Lady Le Thi Ngoc Lan. |
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| Stone stele engraved in Chinese characters recording the achievements of Grand Tutor and Duke Nguyen Xi. |
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| The horizontal plaque placed in the Central Palace with the meaning "Music of the Gods" |
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| The Upper Palace is where many valuable artifacts with a history of nearly hundreds of years are kept. |
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| Objects that retain their antique features |
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| Many people choose Nguyen Xi temple to pray for blessings, luck and wealth. |
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Considered a sacred temple, not only people in the Nguyen Dinh family but also people in the surrounding area often come to Nguyen Xi temple to offer sacrifices and worship.
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| Over nearly 600 years of history, the temple still retains its architectural, artistic and cultural values and has become one of the most important spiritual addresses in Nghe An. |
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