Hoang Luc Temple

Hoang Luc Temple

The temple worshiping famous general Hoang Luc is located in Doong Luong - Chi Choi hamlet, Dinh Phong commune, Trung Khanh district (Cao Bang province), built by people in the 11th century to worship An Bien general Hoang Luc to educate love. country, determined to protect every inch of the Fatherland's sacred land. Legend has it that General Hoang Luc was a Tay chief, born in the 11th century in Lung Dinh area, Thuong Lang district (now Dinh Phong commune, Trung Khanh district). He is a talented man, knowledgeable in history books, and skilled in the art of war. At the age of 18, he was assigned to be a local prisoner to govern a region. During the resistance war against the Song invaders for the second time, implementing Ly Thuong Kiet's "Improvement and defeating the enemy" plan, General Hoang Luc sent troops to attack Song land, breaking through many strongholds and smashing rear bases. needed to serve the enemy's invasion of Dai Viet. When the Song army entered our country, with a bold guerrilla fighting style, the army he commanded raided the enemy's rear and caused a lot of damage to the enemy, contributing to the overall victory of the entire nation. With that great merit, he was appointed An Bien general by the court and assigned to guard a large border strip from Cao Bang to Lang Son today. To remember his merits when he passed away, people built a temple to worship him right in his hometown of Lung Dinh. The temple worshiping famous general Hoang Luc consists of 2 level 4 houses with an area of ​​about 100 square meters arranged in the shape of the letter "Nhi". The temple has a yin-yang tile roof and rafters made of bamboo and wood. In particular, the temple still retains the same clay walls as when it was built. According to ancient people, when building, people used clay mixed with molasses and crushed sugar, molded boards, then stamped and pounded that soil mixture to form the surrounding walls. Many centuries have passed, the temple is still there on the Quay Son river as a cultural and historical address of the country. Mr. Ha Dinh Toan, a resident of Doong Luong-Chi Choi hamlet, Dinh Phong commune, said that every year, on February 28 of the lunar calendar, many people come to the ceremony. His family lived near the Temple, so every few days they went up to burn incense for the famous general Hoang Luc. Proud of a general guarding the border, the people here continue to promote patriotic traditions and unite to build an increasingly prosperous homeland; Participate in movements to ensure border security, protect national territorial sovereignty... Every year, on the day commemorating General Hoang Luc, many children of Dinh Phong commune who are far from home always return to their roots and make positive contributions to help build an increasingly prosperous and prosperous locality. The temple is also gradually becoming a familiar address for tourists when coming to Cao Bang. Coming to Dinh Phong commune, visitors can immerse themselves in the nature of a charming countryside; Experience the peaceful life of the people along the poetic Quay Son river; Especially, lighting incense sticks to commemorate those who have contributed to protecting the Fatherland's borders... With many historical significance and patriotic traditional education, in 2004, the Temple of famous general Hoang Luc was ranked as a provincial-level historical and cultural relic by the People's Committee of Cao Bang province. Source: Cao Bang province electronic information portal.

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