Explore the King Mai Relic Complex in Nam Dan District
(Baonghean.vn) - Nam Dan District - a land of outstanding people, the birthplace of many outstanding and outstanding children of the nation. On the journey to discover the homeland of President Ho Chi Minh, visitors cannot miss visiting the Mai Hac De relic complex.
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Mai Hac De's real name is Mai Thuc Loan, born and raised in Ngoc Trung village, Dong Liet commune, now Nam Thai commune (hometown in Mai Phu village, Loc Ha district, Ha Tinh province). In 713, Mai Thuc Loan led the Hoan Chau uprising to overthrow the Tang Dynasty and establish the Van An state (713 - 722). Today, on the top of Con Chen, where his mother and King Mai used to live, the Mai Thanh Mau temple to worship King Mai's mother has been built and renovated. Photo: Huy Thu |
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Mai Thanh Mau Temple, including the main hall, kitchen, and stele. Construction began in 2012. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The thatched house of King Mai's mother and the apricot tree where King Mai cried at birth have been restored behind the Mai Thanh Mau temple. Photo: Huy Thu |
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About 500m from Con Chen is Con De - a low hill located in the middle of a rice field in Nam Thai commune. This is where the body of King Mai's mother is buried. According to historical documents, during a time when she was attacked by a tiger on the mountain, Mai Thuc Loan and the villagers brought her back to be buried on the top of De mountain. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Originally, the tomb of King Mai's mother was a mound of stone. Currently, her tomb has been built spaciously, including the tomb, grounds, and roads up and down. Photo: Huy Thu |
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About 4 km from De Mountain, in Hung Son Valley, near Lam River, is the tomb of King Mai, built in the style of "temple in front, tomb behind". Currently, the tomb has been restored on a grand scale. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The shrine at King Mai's tomb has many structures such as the lower hall, upper hall, left wing, right wing, waiting room, temple well... In the photo: King Mai's altar in the upper hall. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Right behind the temple is the tomb of King Mai. The tomb is located in the middle of a lush green garden, shady all year round. Photo: Huy Thu |
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About 3 km from the tomb area, in Mai Hac De block, Nam Dan town, there is a temple to worship King Mai. The temple was built in a spacious manner during the Nguyen Dynasty. Up to now, the temple has been restored and embellished many times. Currently, the temple has the following structures: Tam quan, the upper temple worships the King and his family; the middle temple worships meritorious generals; the lower temple is a place for ceremonies and community worship. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| In Hung Son block, Kha Lam communal house is an ancient architectural work with a long history, not only a place for community activities but also a place to worship King Mai. The communal house is located near the bank of Lam River, which used to be the center of Hung Son base of Mai Thuc Loan's army during the resistance war against the Tang invaders... Photo: Huy Thu |
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The King Mai Relic Complex and the King Mai Festival held annually are invaluable heritages affirming the longevity of the Hoan Chau uprising, the life and career of King Mai in the flow of national history. Along with the relics and scenic spots in the area, the King Mai Relic Complex is an attractive destination for tourists when visiting Uncle Ho's hometown. Photo: Huy Thu |