National Father's Temple

National Father's Temple

Quoc Phu Temple is one of eight relics belonging to the famous "Chi Linh bowl" recorded by many history books. Previously, the temple belonged to Kiet Dac commune, Chi Linh district. Now the relic belongs to Neo village, Chi Minh commune, Chi Linh district, Hai Duong province. This is the temple of the Imperial Father Tran Quoc Chan - one of the outstanding generals of the Tran Dynasty, with impeccable talent and virtue, wholeheartedly devoted to the cause of building and protecting the country. Tran Quoc Chan was the second son of Tran Nhan Tong, younger brother of Crown Prince Tran Thuyen, who later became Tran Anh Tong. He was a political figure, official and prince of the Tran dynasty during the reigns of kings Anh Tong and Minh Tong, considered one of the outstanding political figures and a talented man. But the end of life is full of injustice. Tran Quoc Chan was convicted of treason and starved to death. His death left behind a lot of criticism from historians towards Tran Minh Tong. By the year Giap Than (1341), during the reign of Tran Du Ton, the case of Tran Quoc Chan was completely exonerated. The court restored Tran Quoc Chan's position: Introducing the Supreme Patriarch of the State to Tran Quoc Chan, returning dignity to the deceased. The National Father Temple was established after he was exonerated and restored to his honor and title. The temple was built from his old house, so it is also called Thuong Thuc Co Trach (ie the old house of the High Lord). The temples were all ordained by later feudal dynasties. The monument was built on a high mound in the middle of rice fields running north-south. According to the "feng shui" theory, Quoc Phu Temple has "Kim Xa" (Golden Snake): in front there is a road to the stone wharf along the Kinh Thay river, on the left is Lang Tri field and Ao Va, legend has it that this is the bathing place of the king. Tran Quoc Chan, on the right there is Giai Phuon field, here is Dong Do relic, there are many piles of natural lipstick and behind is Dong Lang field. In 1951, the French enemy from Trung Ha post (Nam Hung - Nam Sach) shelled the main temple area in an attempt to destroy our secret resistance base, causing many construction items to be ruined, leaving only a part of Hau Hau. The palace and some worship objects were hidden by people last year. In 1953, the monument collapsed completely. By 1958, local people continued to mobilize merit to rebuild the Harem on the old foundation to stabilize religious activities and continue to honor people with meritorious services to the country. In 1997 - 1998, according to the wishes of many officials and people, and with the consensus of all levels and functional sectors, the Commune People's Committee organized a merit campaign, mobilizing all local resources to restore Restore the Quoc Phu Temple. The project was completed in a short time of no more than 60 days and nights. The temple was built in a 2-letter style, including 5 pre-sacrificing spaces, 3 back-hall spaces, along with a number of three-entrance gate items, temple grounds... Particularly, the 5 pre-sacrificing spaces were built with ancient wooden house frames in Hung Yen. The entire front and back halls are built with walls, wooden columns supporting purlins, and roofed with red tiles. Quoc Phu Temple: Recognizing the merits of Tran Quoc Chan, the royal court assigned the commune to repair the old house in his hometown in Kiet Dac, Chi Linh as a temple. Throughout the dynasties, the feudal state ordained Tran Quoc Chan and allowed localities to follow and worship and honor those who had contributed to the country. Based on the historical value of relics and famous people, Quoc Phu Temple was ranked by the Ministry of Culture and Information with Decision No. 15/2003/Decision - Ministry of Culture and Information dated April 14, 2003. Classified as a national historical relic according to the provisions of the Law on Cultural Heritage. This is the 127th relic of Hai Duong province to be ranked protected. Source Electronic information portal of Chi Linh city, Hai Duong province.

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