The beauty of the ancient temple is associated with the famous clam procession.
(Baonghean.vn) - Located on the banks of the Lam River, Thanh Liet Temple in Hung Lam commune, Hung Nguyen district, is a unique architectural and artistic masterpiece, preserving many unique ancient artifacts.
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| Thanh Liet Temple was built during the late Le Dynasty to worship deities who contributed to protecting the nation and its people, especially those associated with the riverine region such as Thuy Phu Phu Tang Cam Lam Dai De, Ha Ba Thuy Quan, Long Vuong Chua The…. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The temple complex includes the main gate, the worship hall, the lower, middle, and upper halls, and the left and right wings. Despite numerous renovations, the temple retains its original architecture. The time-worn wooden frames of the structures are adorned with beautiful carvings and sculptures. In the photo: The main hall and the rafters of the worship hall are impressively carved with numerous patterns and large Chinese characters. Photo: Huy Thư |
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| The wooden details on the lower and middle halls are carved with "four mythical creatures" and "four auspicious plants" with soft, graceful lines. In each hall, the two protruding ends of the columns are intricately carved into dragons holding pearls. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| A close-up of the dragon head perched on a pillar hidden in the central hall. Photo: Huy Thu. |
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| The unique beauty of Thanh Liet Temple is not only evident in its wooden structures with their exquisite carvings, but also in the attractive tiled roofs of the shrines, which are adorned with vivid depictions of two dragons flanking the moon. Unfortunately, due to the deteriorating condition of the structure, some details and parts have been damaged by termites, woodworms, falling apart, or broken... Photo: Huy Thu. |
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| Images of dragons playing in the clouds are sculpted in relief on the gate. Photo: Huy Thu. |
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| Particularly noteworthy is the unique dragon boat preserved at the temple. Made of wood and quite large, it features a throne-like structure on top and is beautifully carved all around. This ancient boat is only brought out of the temple during traditional festivals. Photo: Huy Thư |
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| The ancient dragon boat at Thanh Liet Temple is associated with many legends of the entire riverine region. On this boat, the dragon's head, holding a pearl in its beak, is intricately carved. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| During the clam procession on the Lam River, the ancient dragon boat, which holds spiritual significance, is placed atop a larger boat by the locals. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| In addition, Thanh Liet Temple also preserves a large number of valuable ancient artifacts such as palanquins, dragon thrones, incense burners, ceremonial bowls, and horns... Photo: Huy Thu |
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| A ceremonial hat, still gleaming with its bronze color after hundreds of years. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Thanh Liet Temple was recognized as a National Historical, Cultural, and Architectural Artistic Monument in 1997. Recently, the Thanh Liet Temple Festival was also honored with the recognition of a National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2018. Photo: Huy Thu |
