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| Cua Lo coastal town has a history of hundreds of years of exploitation, reflected in spiritual architectural works and a system of historical relics containing a rich culture. These works are ideal destinations for tourists who want to entrust their spiritual life and learn and explore the cultural source of this famous coastal tourist area in the Central region. Photo archive |
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About 2km north of Cua Lo town center, the temple worships Grand Tutor Cuong Quoc Cong Nguyen Xi - a founding hero of the Later Le Dynasty, who made great contributions to the Binh Ngo cause of King Le Thai To. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| A unique architectural corner of the temple of Grand Tutor Cuong Quoc Cong Nguyen Xi. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| Grand Tutor Cuong Quoc Cong Nguyen Xi is one of 100 historical figures honored by the capital Hanoi in the grand ceremony celebrating the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long - Hanoi. After the grand ceremony, the statue was brought to worship at Nguyen Xi temple in Nghi Hop commune, Nghi Loc district. With its unique architectural and artistic values, in 1991, Grand Tutor Cuong Quoc Cong Nguyen Xi temple was recognized as a National Historical and Cultural Heritage. Notably, on December 31, 2020, the temple was recognized by the State as a special National Monument. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| In the opinion of coastal people, Van Loc Temple in Nghi Tan Ward (Cua Lo Town) is a very sacred temple. The temple was built during the Le Trung Hung period, and is an ancient and large-scale architectural work. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| The temple is a place of worship for Grand Tutor District Duke Nguyen Su Hoi (1444 -1506) - the eldest son of Grand Tutor Cuong Quoc Cong Nguyen Xi. He was a great contributor in helping the Le Dynasty to repel foreign invaders and pacify the people. He is also known for his contributions to recruiting people, establishing hamlets, and establishing Van Loc village today. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| Van Loc Temple has a very beautiful location, in front of the temple is the peaceful Cam River, behind is Lo Mountain, on the right is Dragon Mountain, on the left is Tuong Son Mountain creating the "dragon and tiger" position. The temple was ranked by the State as a National Historical and Cultural Relic in 1991. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| Built during the Le Dynasty, Mai Bang Temple in Nghi Thuy Ward worships Chieu Trung Vuong Le Khoi - who helped Le Loi defeat the Ming invaders; and Nguyen Thi Bich Chau - a beautiful and talented noble concubine, revered by the people as a sea goddess... Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| Mai Bang Temple clearly reflects the beliefs of coastal residents who worship the gods who govern rivers and seas, protecting fishermen from the storms of the open sea. Every time they go out to sea, Cua Lo fishermen often come to the temple to pray for safety. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| With a history of more than 300 years, Lang Hieu Temple in Lan Thinh block, Nghi Hai ward is a place to worship the Holy Mother, Cao Son Cao Cac god, King Hoang Ta Thon and Buddha. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| Through many historical events, especially the war period, Hieu village temple was quite damaged. Until 2012, the temple was restored by the government and the people with the contribution of efforts and contributions. In particular, the ancient style of the temple's tradition was carefully preserved. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| In particular, in the grounds of Lang Hieu Temple, there are 88 whale graves and shrines, a belief that bears the identity of coastal residents. Whenever a whale dies and washes ashore, the people of Nghi Hai Ward hold a burial ceremony. Lang Hieu Temple is a provincial-level historical and cultural relic, a place where the beliefs of coastal residents converge, facing storms and waves all year round. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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