TOMB OF POET PHAN VAN TRI

TOMB OF POET PHAN VAN TRI

The historical tomb of poet Phan Van Tri is located in Nhon Loc 1 hamlet, Phong Dien town, Phong Dien district, Can Tho city. This is the resting place of patriotic poet Bachelor Phan Van Tri, a Confucian scholar who used poetry as a weapon to fight for the survival and development of the nation throughout his life and was known by people as the poet - soldier. The grave site was recognized as a national monument in 1991. Previously, the poet's grave was only built of simple cement, located in the middle of a green lawn with a tombstone. In 1990, with the respect of the people, people joined hands to restore the tomb of poet Phan Van Tri with polished stone, the tomb went up the steps, with a splendid polished stone epitaph, with a fence, Having green grass creates a bit of poetry, beauty, and a bit of an edge like the courage of the pen and the temperament of the poet when he was alive. By 2005, the relic was restored on a larger scale, on an area of ​​2,060 m2. Includes items: Memorial house, Exhibition house, grave, books and stone steles (recorded with famous verses of Bachelor Phan Van Tri), lotus pond, ornamental plants, waiting room... . The most impressive thing on the grounds of the tomb is the stone stele, built based on inspiration from the poet's pen on the page. The pen's nib is facing up, in the middle are his famous poems. Right behind the memorial is a portrait statue of poet Phan Van Tri built full of soulfulness and sincerity. Poet Phan Van Tri was born in 1830 in Thanh Phu Dong commune, Giong Trom district, Ben Tre province, into a Confucian family, respectful of morality and rich in patriotic traditions. From a young age, he was famous for his intelligence and passed his bachelor's degree at the age of 20 at the Huong exam of Gia Dinh school in 1849. Although he was a scholar of Confucianism, he was faced with the policy of exploiting the people too heavily and the policy of banning religion and closing the door. The Nguyen Dynasty's court blockade brought the country to a point of weakness, making him extremely disappointed and he did not become an official but retired to enjoy teaching and poetry. In Gia Dinh, he participated in founding the group "Bach Mai Thi Xa". This is the place where scholars, scholars, and guests gather to recite poetic poems. In 1858, the French colonialists opened fire to attack Da Nang, starting the war of invasion of our country. At this time, Phan Van Tri moved to Binh Cach village, Tan An (now in Tien Giang province), then returned to Vinh Long to open a school to teach and collect medicine for poor people. In 1868, Phan Van Tri returned to Nhon Ai village, Phong Dien in Can Tho province to reside, continued to open a school to teach and compose poetry criticizing mandarins who "forever sought national glory", and at the same time praised the morale of the people. patriotic soldiers and scholars. Each line of his poetry is imprinted with a soul filled with patriotism, love for the people, and decisive distinction between friends and enemies. On May 16, Canh Tuat year (June 22, 1910 of the solar calendar), patriotic poet and bachelor Phan Van Tri rested in Nhon Ai village, Phong Dien in a simple thatched house with a pure heart. of him, leaving behind so much regret among the people. The resting place of Bachelor Phan Van Tri has always been restored and preserved by local people through generations. Currently, the Historic Tomb of Poet Phan Van Tri has become a place for sightseeing, studying, traditional activities, and cultural exchange. In particular, on June 22 of the solar calendar every year - on the occasion of the death of Bachelor Phan Van Tri, local authorities and people in the area organize a very solemn death anniversary ceremony and cultural and artistic activities to commemorate the death. remembering a poet - a soldier, creating an annual festival of the Monument in particular, of Phong Dien district and Can Tho city in general. Source: Can Tho tourism information portal

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