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Lao Cai Forbidden Temple

Lao Cai Forbidden Temple

Cam Temple is located in Soi Muoi village, Van Hoa commune (now the group of 3 Pho Moi wards - Lao Cai), the temple is located at the foot of a low hill, surrounded by lush fruit trees, in front of the temple are 3 ancient trees: the sycamore tree. , jackfruit trees and jade trees spread shade to the temple, creating an ideal landscape. The temple was built and existed nearly 200 years ago and is associated with the history of building and defending the country of the Vietnamese people in general and Lao Cai ethnic people in particular. The temple has a legend associated with the three times of resistance against the Mongol army under the command of the Tran Dynasty's king, general Tran Quoc Tuan - who was awarded the title "Van Co heroic spirit of the highest class of blessings". . Legend has it that in 1257, Tran Quoc Tuan marched to the border to command the defense against the Mongol invaders (13th century). Many generals fell on this border land. Cam Temple was built to commemorate 5 Tran Dynasty soldiers (names unknown). At that time, the station area (today's Pho Moi) was a dense primeval forest. During an inspection and command of border defense (around 1257), General Tran Quoc Tuan chose the location of the current Cam Temple. Now working as a 2nd line military medical station in border defense. Later in the battles, wounded soldiers were brought back to be treated in this forest. The indigenous people at that time, the Vietnamese, Tay and Giay people, also brought sick people in for military medical care. Then something thrilling happened: at night there was a young girl wearing a blue dress who came to treat everyone. The girl was very good at treating everyone. Everyone who received the medicine was healthy, but the miracle doctor just appeared. at night and not seen during the day. Learning about the local people, the people said that there was no such child in any family. Afterwards, the people and soldiers believed that it was the apparition of the Holy Mother of Heaven helping the army and people protect the country. Right below Phuong Dinh next to this ancient jackfruit tree are 5 graves of military officers who sacrificed their lives for a great cause. Cam Temple is located in the center of the ancient forest, formerly a small temple created by soldiers and villagers together, then officially started construction into a temple in the 16th century, after many advances. Agarwood still retains some ancient maple trees and jackfruit trees. Today, the temple has been beautifully restored and consists of two parts: the main hall and the harem. Meeting the needs of folk beliefs not only of the city's residents but also of tourists from all over, beautifying old legends - legends of military and civil love on the border. Cam Temple holds its main festival on the seventh day of the seventh month (lunar calendar) every year, celebrating the death anniversary of 5 Tran Dynasty soldiers. People consider this the death anniversary of "erasing the sins of the dead" for the five soldiers; Therefore, together we contribute rice and meat... to the organization. The ceremony of the relic is organized quite spaciously in order. Besides the ceremony, there is also a fun festival with traditional games such as shuttlecock throwing, swallow fighting... In addition, this is also the place where the annual field festival is held. On December 27, 2001, Cam Temple was recognized as a National Historical Site. Source: Lao Cai province electronic information portal

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