Phu Ung Temple

Phu Ung Temple

Phu Ung Temple is located in Phu Ung village, Phu Ung commune. This is a massive, rich and unique architectural complex consisting of the main part of the temple and many auxiliary works, distributed in garbage strips, interspersed with residential areas. According to feng shui theory, the relic cluster was built on the land of the dragon's head, which is a good place with the earth position "Seven spirits respond, human figures worship generals, elephants kneel on horses and horses, next to the pen is the study, the flag is next to the sword." , in the middle there is a pearl tissue, next to the Mekong River like a meandering dragon, with the dragon's head being the land for the temple protruding completely out of the village. Phu Ung Temple worships Pham Ngu Lao (1255 - 1320), a famous general of literature and martial arts, who was highly trusted, trained, recommended to the court by Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan and became an assistant general. King Tran dynasty. He was born in Phu Ung village, Duong Hao district, Thuong Hong district, Dong province (now Phu Ung village, Phu Ung commune). His life was associated with battles and resounding and glorious victories, contributing with the Tran Dynasty's army and people to defeat the Mongol invaders, bringing peace to the country and a prosperous and happy life for the People. people. Pham Ngu Lao died at the king's palace in Thang Long and was honored by the king as "Highly blessed god". The temple is a complex of monuments with massive architecture, large scale and quite complete, divided into two areas: Inner area and outer area. The outer area includes the main temple of the Royal Palace of General Pham Ngu Lao. The main hall consists of 5 front and back halls and 3 back halls containing a statue of General Pham Ngu Lao, cast in bronze dating back to the Nguyen Dynasty, weighing 300kg in a sitting position; On the left is the Mausoleum worshiping Duc Tien Cong, across the street is the shrine worshiping the Mother Goddess; Khue Van The octagonal structures... The inner area is arranged in the style of "First God, then Buddha" including the temple of Princess Tinh Tue (daughter of Pham Ngu Lao), Bao Son Pagoda (Cam An Pagoda), Mausoleum of Quoc Cong Vu Hong Luong is made of green stone with typical and unique stone carving architecture of the Later Le period of the 17th century. Currently, at the Phu Ung temple relic complex, a number of artifacts of historical and artistic value are preserved, including stone sculpture systems, bronze statues, great characters, parallel sentences, and silver bowls of the Nguyen Dynasty. , ordained,… The traditional festival of Phu Ung temple is held from the 11th to the 13th of the first lunar month, to commemorate the military debut of General Pham Ngu Lao. The festival includes a ceremony and a festival that combine both solemnity, solemnity, bustle, and joy. This is one of the province's major early spring festivals attracting a large number of people to participate. The festival also organizes folk games such as Chinese chess, cockfighting, puppetry, tug of war, Quan Ho singing, asking for words in early spring, tickle wrestling competitions, sim dong dancing... attracting a large number of visitors to watch. and participate. Besides folk games, a number of sports activities such as volleyball, badminton, Chinese chess... take place vibrantly, helping people immerse themselves in the festival as well as have the opportunity to have fun, rest, and pray. a lucky working year. The festival is imbued with profound cultural values. This is not only an opportunity to commemorate the merits of the famous general Pham, but also to educate future generations about the will to rise, about patriotism, and demonstrate the culture of Vietnam. longstanding dedication of the nation. From those typical and unique values, the Phu Ung temple relic area was ranked by the Ministry of Culture as a National "Historic" relic according to Decision No. 1288-Van Hoa /Decision dated November 16, 1988. Source Electronic information portal of An Thi district, Hung Yen province.

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