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Phu Dung ancient word

Phu Dung Pagoda also has another name, Phu Cu Pagoda, located at the foot of Binh San Mountain, Binh San Ward, Ha Tien City, Kien Giang. As one of the ancient landscapes of the peaceful and poetic land of Ha Tien, Phu Dung Pagoda not only adorns the borderland with the quiet majesty of a temple but also captivates visitors by its discovery. tells the beautiful love story of the Governor and "Miss Ai in the upside-down pot". Phu Dung Pagoda is associated with the story of the person lying in the ancient tomb, Ms. Phu Dung, who later people also gave another name, Ms. Di Tu, the first nun to live at the pagoda. Actually, the above anecdote is told by folk based on the historical novel Ai Co in an upside-down pot by Mrs. Mong Tuyet. The story is summarized as follows: Cong Mac Linh, General of the Army, Grand Admiral Mac Thien Tich, has a second wife named Aunt Tu, who is "beautiful and fragrant and has good writing". Mac Linh Cong, because of his love for beauty and poetic talent, turned from favor to natural love. As a result, Mrs. Nguyen became jealous and plotted to harm the second wife. One day, while Cong Mac Linh was busy reviewing troops, at home, Lady Nguyen locked her concubine in a pot and covered it until she suffocated and died. Suddenly, it started to rain heavily and Cong Mac Linh just arrived. Seeing that it was raining but the big pot was not tilted up to catch the water, he ordered the pot to be opened and discovered that Aunt Tu was barely alive, but luckily she was still able to save her. Although she escaped death, Aunt Tu became bored with the situation and asked Duke Mac Linh for permission to become a monk. Faced with that unruly situation, the General had no other choice but to comply and build a temple for his "Ai Co" to practice. Next to the temple, he dug a pond and planted white lotus flowers to commemorate his old love. When she passed away, Cong Mac Linh built a solid tomb, structured in the shape of a pot, to pay tribute to the beautiful woman who had to endure injustice and hardship because of him... That tomb later became Phu Dung Tu. Although there are different opinions, there is even an opinion that the love story of Mac Doge and Ai Co Phu Cu is just a fiction of writers, but most Ha Tien people know it by heart and believe that it is a beautiful, true love story, associated with the work of opening up Ha Tien land. The historical love story soaked in literature and tears between Governor Mac and Ai Co Phu Cu has since then been the inspiration for many works of stories, operas and poems. In 1959, Kien Giang writer and poet Ha Huy Ha wrote the opera "Wedding dress in front of the temple gate" based on the work "Miss Ai Co in an upside-down pot" by female artist Mong Tuyet. The opera attracted countless hearts of audiences at that time. In front of the pagoda yard is a high platform with a statue of Avalokiteshvara about 4 meters high made of cement and painted white. Next is the solemnly decorated main hall: in the middle is the statue of Sakyamuni, on both sides are the two great disciples Anan and Ca Lett. There are also 4 large reliefs (each 1.3 m high, 2.3 m wide) illustrating 4 scenes of Buddha's birth, renunciation, sermon and nirvana. Behind the main hall, through a small yard, visitors will see a two-story high attic called "Ngoc Hoang Buu Dien", which worships the Jade Emperor and the two kings Nam Tao and Bac Dau. To the left of Phu Dung Pagoda, there is a small path along the mountainside. Walk about 20 meters and you will see an ancient tomb leaning against a cliff in the middle of a forest of towering, cool, secluded trees. On the tombstone there are many lines of Chinese characters. Next to the grave, there is a stone stele engraved with Vietnamese writing: Mausoleum of Mrs. Phu Dung - Tu Thanh Thuc Nhon - Nguyen Thi Xuan (1720-1761) - passed away on the full moon day of the second lunar month - Phu Cu brand. Source: Kien Giang Tourism

Kien Giang 922 view

Rating : Provincial level relics Open door

Cu La Pagoda

Cu La Moi Pagoda located in Minh Lac neighborhood, Minh Luong town, Chau Thanh district, Kien Giang province is a Khmer Theravada Buddhist temple. Cu La Pagoda was recognized as a national historical and cultural relic on September 28, 1990. After the 1968 Tet Offensive and uprising in the summer of 1972, the people and soldiers of the South rebelled everywhere. Meanwhile, the Saigon puppet army continuously failed. Since then, the Saigon government has continuously launched many sieges on Khmer pagodas, blocking roads, searching, and arresting monks and children of ethnic minorities to become soldiers. Faced with the above situation, under the direction of the Provincial Party Committee and the Khmer Transport Committee, at 5:30 a.m. on June 10, 1974, monks and ethnic Khmer, Kinh, and Hoa people flocked to Highway 12 (now the National Highway). Highway 61) to protest demanding the release of monks forced into military service. At the same time, the protest group also raised slogans such as: "Stop bombarding temples, killing monks and innocent people"; “Respect freedom of belief”; “Reestablish peace, fight unjust war”… The four monks sacrificed their lives. After shooting the monks to death, they transported the bodies to the provincial hospital, stripped the monks of their robes, put on black robes, and placed a gun on each monk's body. A-K guns, then slandered them as Viet Cong. Faced with the strong struggle of the monks and compatriots, they were forced to send people down to apologize to the monks and compatriots, return the bodies of the four monks who had died, and at the same time take the injured monks and compatriots for treatment. . At 4:30 p.m., June 10, 1974, the enemy government sent a vehicle to transport the bodies of four monks to Cu La pagoda for burial. After the complete liberation of the South, in order to recognize and commemorate the heroic sacrifice of the four monks and their compatriots, the State recognized and granted the Fatherland Certificate to honor the four monks: On the 20th September 1990, the tower of 4 martyrs was recognized as a national cultural and historical relic. Cu La Pagoda was chosen to be built on a large area of ​​land, surrounded by rows of olive trees, palm trees, and lush melaleuca forests. The entire pagoda includes: pagoda gate, fence, main hall, ossuary tower, monks' hall, assembly house, amnesty, etc. Among them, the most prominent and important is the main hall built in the center of the pagoda. pagoda. Outside the main hall, there are auxiliary works, embossed decorations, showing the images of beautiful fairies, the god Krud bird supporting the temple roof, the fierce Yeak, the four-faced god Bayon's head, etc. . Taken from Khmer folk culture and beliefs, there are also corridors that create a cool space, decorated with images of evil forces that were conquered by Buddha. The space in the main hall is decorated with many delicate motifs with an altar in the shape of a lotus flower divided into many levels and elaborately and carefully decorated to worship the Buddha above. The Shakyamuni Buddha statue is carved in harmony with the main hall space and can be posed in many standing, lying, and sitting positions, demonstrating the diversity and richness of the Buddha's moral meaning and beauty. Source: Electronic information page of Department of Home Affairs of Kien Giang province

Kien Giang 1316 view

Rating : National monument Open door

Soc Xoai Pagoda

Located in Son Tien Quarter, Soc Son town, Hon Dat district, Soc Xoai Pagoda is a pagoda with typical architecture of Khmer Theravada Buddhism in Kien Giang province. The pagoda was recognized as a National Historical and Cultural Monument in 1989. It was founded in the late 18th century by Venerable Danh Phiech. Over 19 generations of abbots, Soc America saved the country. Besides, Soc Xoai Pagoda is both a school teaching writing and an education center for local Khmer people. According to Venerable Danh Huu Giang, Deputy Abbot of Soc Xoai Pagoda, Soc Xoai Pagoda is considered a place to protect and gather local Khmer people, a cultural connection point and national solidarity. , is a factor that beautifies the national and religious traditions of the people of Hon Dat in particular and Kien Giang province in general. According to Venerable Danh Huu Giang, Deputy Abbot of Soc practice according to Buddhist teachings, practice culture according to national traditions. In addition, the Soc dandruff, harrowing... ancient Khmer people. According to the development of society, production labor tools as well as items serving daily life of the ancient Khmer people are no longer suitable with the times. These items, over time, will gradually become forgotten and damaged if not preserved and maintained. Therefore, these items are recreated with the purpose of letting future descendants know about the production activities and cultural beauty of their ancestors from ancient times. Regarding school, at Soc Among them, there is the Khmer language and the Buddha's precepts. Besides, we also coordinate to open intermediate Law classes. This class is for monks and Buddhists to understand the core policies and legal guidelines of our state, especially religious laws. When we understand clearly, we will easily be able to operate in the law. If you want to build something in your community and in your temple, it is not against the law. In addition to teaching literacy and training cultural and legal knowledge for monks and Buddhists, Soc Xoai Pagoda also preserves and preserves national cultural identity through organizing art programs and competitions. fashion show. Through festivals organized in accordance with cultural traditions, it helps local Khmer youth understand and respect traditional cultural values, thereby correctly understanding the meaning of festivals and preserving cultural values. nation, enhancing the role of Khmer people in community building, construction and defense of the country. Source: Electronic information portal of Kien Giang Department of Culture and Sports

Kien Giang 1982 view

Rating : National monument Open door

MoSo Historic Sites and Attractions

Mo So historical relic and landscape is located in Ba Nui hamlet, Binh An commune, Kien Luong district (Kien Giang). Mo So in Khmer means limestone mountain, or white rock. This mountain has an area of ​​23.5 hectares. Mo So was ranked a national historical relic and landscape by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on February 13, 1995. During the war against the French, Mo So was the station of Military Region 9's Engineering Workshop and 18th Engineering Workshop to manufacture and repair weapons and supply our troops in the Southwest battlefield. In the 1950s, the enemy launched many raids into the rear of the liberated area, including Mo So, to cut off logistics sources and weaken the offensive power of our army and people. On the morning of March 4, 1951, the enemy attacked Mo So. Cannons were fired from the sea, weapons were rained down from planes. Mo So roared in the rain of bullets, the space was covered in a gloomy color. Our force only has 60 comrades, fighting heroically. At noon on the same day, his comrades bowed and said goodbye to Mr. Thach Xiem, a Khmer who heroically sacrificed his life to protect his comrades and Engineer Workshop 18. During the resistance war against the US, Mo So continued to be a solid base of the Ha Tien District Party Committee. This is also an important key point on route 1C to supply weapons from north to south, through Kampot province (Kingdom of Cambodia) to U Minh Thuong region. In mid-July 1969, Ha Tien's agencies moved to Mo So. In July 1970, the enemy surrounded Mo So mountain mouth. They sprayed chemicals, Mo So from the green color of the mountains and forests remained only stone. Many soldiers who sacrificed their lives had to be brought to the foot of Mo So mountain to bury them. Not backing down before the enemy, the will of our forces at that time was like Mo So mountain, towering and proud. From July 1969 to April 1970, at the Mo So battlefield, our troops destroyed more than 4,000 enemies, destroyed 80 tanks, and shot down 10 aircraft. The Mo So victory contributed to the victory of our army and people in the resistance war against the US and to save the country. According to Vietnamese archaeologists, Mo So Mountain has more than 20 large and small caves, some very large caves containing thousands of people. According to Vietnamese archaeological data, Mo So and many other limestone mountains in Kien Luong district were formed about 240 million years ago. The foot of the mountain also left traces of seawater indented deep into the cliff, a mark dating back to about 4,000 to 5,000 BC. Mo So is beautiful and poetic. Protecting, embellishing and developing tourism at Mo So historical relics and landscapes is not only protecting the natural scenery and sustainable development of a limestone mountain and cave ecosystem, but also preserving Defend your father's achievements. This place once surrounded and protected heroic children who contributed to making history. Source: Kien Giang Tourism

Kien Giang 1368 view

Rating : National monument Open door

Mac Cuu Tomb

The Mac Cuu Tomb Relic Area belongs to the temple and mausoleum complex of the Mac family, starting with Mac Cuu, who publicly destroyed the land of Ha Tien more than 300 years ago. The relic is located on Mac Cuu street at the foot of Binh San mountain, in Binh San ward, Ha Tien city, Kien Giang province. According to historical records, Mac Cuu is from Guangdong, China. In 1680, when he arrived in Ha Tien, he stopped here to build and develop this land. In August 1708, Mac Cuu offered the land of Ha Tien to the Nguyen Dynasty and was approved by Lord Phuc Chu and appointed "Governor of Ha Tien". Although he offered Ha Tien to the Nguyen dynasty, Lord Nguyen Phuc Chu still gave Mac Cuu autonomy in this land, maintaining the hereditary tradition as a minor king. Over 7 generations of power, the Mac family has turned the pristine land of Ha Tien into one of the busiest trading places in the region. Mac Cuu mausoleum relic area includes: temple, Mac Cuu mausoleum along with 59 other large and small mausoleums of relatives and attached to the Mac family's career in Ha Tien land. Mac Cuu's mausoleum and temple were built from 1735 to 1739. The temple's front faces east, where To Chau mountain with Dong Ho water flow is located, its back leans against a sturdy arc-shaped cliff, on the left is Bat Giac Mountain; On the right is Dai Kim Du. The temple worshiping the Mac family is called Trung Nghia Tu, local people often call it Ong Linh temple. In front of the temple are two large ponds filled with lotus flowers that Mac Cuu previously had dug to get fresh water for the people in the area to use during the dry season. The mausoleum was built in a three-compartment architecture with the Tam Quan gate in front, on both sides are two parallel sentences in Chinese Nom given by the Nguyen Dynasty: Located on the right side of the temple is the old house worshiping those who came to Ha Tien before Mr. Mac Cuu, on the left is the later house worshiping those who came after him. Right in the main hall of the temple, there is an altar sign with four great characters: "Opening the town and head of the country". This is a recognition of the merits of the Mac family in the work of exploring and expanding the territory of Vietnam to the south. Inside the main hall, the altar in the middle worships the throne of Mr. Mac Cuu and his descendants. On the right is the altar of civil and martial mandarins under the Mac family, on the left is the altar of the family's wives. From the temple, on the left side there will be a sign leading to the mausoleum of Mac Cuu and the Mac family. With more than 60 ancient tombs divided into 4 separate areas: area 1 is the mausoleum of the Mac family's emirs, area 2 is the mausoleum of madams, area 3 is the tomb of mandarins and area 4 is the tomb of the citadel. Another member of the Mac family. Mac Cuu's largest tomb was built in Chinese architectural style, in a semi-circle shape carved deep into the mountainside, where the remains were buried with lime and "umbrella" water shaped like a lying buffalo. On the left and right sides are two generals, around the tomb are built two dragons entwined with each other. The steps are made of Guangxi green stone, many stones are over 3 meters long. Below Mac Cuu mausoleum is the tomb of Mrs. Nguyen Thi Hieu Tuc, Mac Thien Tu's wife (left) and Mac Tu Hoang's tomb (right) and then Mac Thien Tu's tomb (similar to his father's tomb but more modestly decorated). Although nearly 300 years have passed, the temple and mausoleum of the Mac family still retain the architectural features of the early period. Source: Kien Giang Tourism

Kien Giang 1642 view

Rating : National monument Open door

Ha Tien Prison Historical Relic

Ha Tien Prison is located at the end of Mac Cong Du Street, Binh San Ward, Ha Tien City. Ha Tien Prison is located on a flat rectangular area of ​​land 30m long, 25m wide, surrounded by solid stone walls, with four watchtowers at the base. The prison was built in 1897 by French colonialists. At first, the prison was called Ha Tien Prison, then changed its name to Ha Tien Prison. This is both a place to denounce the crimes of the French colonialists, who detained thousands of Vietnamese patriots, tortured and brutally beaten them; This is also the place where a Vietnamese Communist Party cell in the South was born in 1930. When the prison was first built, there were no high, solid walls, only a low fence made of trees. In 1940 - 1942, because of the large number of prisoners and to prevent escapes, the fence was built solidly, with only one entrance, the main gate, a heavy and sturdy iron gate. From the main gate to the prison is 8m, the remaining three-sided fence is 3m from the prison. The three prison rows and the kitchen row behind form a rectangular area. All rows have brick and stone walls, brick floors, and tiled roofs. On the left side is the guard's room, next to the guard's room is the prison warden's workplace and is also the room for interrogation, torture and torture tools. On the right side is a windowless cell. The prisoners wear blue clothes with the letter P printed on their backs (short for Prison); When going to work, wear short pants and a conical hat. Those who escaped from prison would have their feet chained and half of their hair shaved with tar. Those who fought (they called rebels) were kept isolated in small rooms. Up to now there are no specific figures, but in early 1945, when Japan overthrew the French, Ha Tien prison freed about 500 prisoners. Here there are many brutal tortures such as: electric shock, electric clamps on the ears, wrists, ankles... electrocuted and then doused with cold water. There is an interrogation room full of torture and beating tools to coerce confessions. Not only torture, they also forced prisoners to do very hard labor. Before 1930, the prison did not have a toilet, so every day they sent two prisoners to carry buckets to the river to dump them. Prisoners working in forced labor were beaten and fed poorly, only spoiled fish and squash. From May 1930, Ha Tien prison had more political prisoners. And from there, the Communist cell was established here. In mid-1930, at Ha Tien prison, a struggle of political prisoners broke out, directly led by the prison cell. Prisoners went on hunger strike, demanding to have their lives taken care of, demanding a reduction in hard labor hours, improved diet... The prison's self-defense team was established, they used working tools to deal with the prison guards. Although the struggle was suppressed, it made a big splash, and many compatriots paid tribute to the Communist Party members. While working at Nui Lang, political prisoners had contact with the outside world. The prison cell propagated revolutionary enlightenment to the masses, gathered active and qualified people to form a Party cell, named the Ha Tien Communist Party Committee, consisting of five people. The prison is an important historical evidence, marking the crimes of the French colonialists and the indomitable patriotism of the Vietnamese people. On September 5, 1989, Ha Tien prison was recognized as a National Historical Site. Source: Kien Giang Tourism

Kien Giang 1586 view

Rating : National monument Open door

Big Buddha Temple

Phat Lon Pagoda is an old Khmer pagoda with the Buddhist name Ut Don Men Chi, currently located at 151 Quang Trung Street, Vinh Quang Ward, Rach Gia City. The pagoda was recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a National Historical and Cultural Monument on December 28, 2001. Phat Lon Pagoda is one of 73 Theravada Buddhist pagodas of Kien Giang province that was formed and developed quite early around 1504 - 16th century. After three times changing location, from 1884 to present, the pagoda has current position. For more than 100 years, the pagoda has not only been a place to worship Buddha and a place for monks to practice, but also a place for traditional cultural activities of the Khmer ethnic people, a place to demonstrate the strong bond between the community and the community. Vietnamese peoples in living, studying, working, and fighting against foreign invaders to build and protect the Fatherland for many generations. In particular, there is a historical event that has been recorded in the pages of golden history: on August 11, 1848, Kien Giang's army and people coordinated with the forces of military region 4 to organize a large-scale battle in Soc Xoai. , destroy many enemies and collect many weapons. This was the second biggest victory after the battle of Tam Vu in the Mekong Delta at this stage in the resistance war against the French colonialists. In retaliation for this humiliating defeat, at 5:00 p.m. on the same day, the French took 32 revolutionary soldiers who were imprisoned by them at Ham Lon, Rach Gia to Phat Lon Pagoda, and opened fire en masse on the soldiers. revolution, after killing 32 people, they also wanted to shoot the heads of the monks in the temple and ransacked everywhere. When they left, the monks buried 32 revolutionary soldiers right behind the temple. Currently, this place has built a hate stele so that people will not forget the enemy's crimes. Phat Lon Pagoda not only has architectural and artistic value but also has historical value. For Khmer people, the pagoda is the only sacred space, so even though life is still difficult, people still contribute and contribute to building, restoring, and repairing a quite spacious pagoda. The pagoda has unique architecture clearly shown through decorative patterns, reliefs, and Buddha statues, all of which are lacquered and gilded: the four-faced statue of Ma Ha Prum, the statue of the god birds of Ma Ha Krut, the statue of the goddess , dragon and tiger statues, beast statues, monkey statues... Source: Kien Giang Tourism

Kien Giang 1316 view

Rating : National monument Open door

Ratanaransi Pagoda (Lang Cat Pagoda)

Lang Cat Pagoda is located at 325 Ngo Quyen Street, Quarter 1, Vinh Lac Ward, Rach Gia Town, Kien Giang. This is a temple belonging to the Theravada sect of the Khmer people. Lang Cat Pagoda had a total of 31 generations of abbots and many different names. The pagoda was built in 1412, initially named Angkor Chum because the abbot was Cambodian. After that, the pagoda was renamed Lang Cat pagoda, because it is located on a large highland in the southeast of Rach Gia. In May 2009, Lang Cat pagoda, along with the Kien Giang Buddhist Association Provincial Executive Committee and the solidarity association of patriotic monks, organized the inauguration of the main hall. By 1997, the Management Board and Buddhists called for donations to contribute to the construction and by 2003, the foundation and foundations along with concrete columns were built. Lang Cat Pagoda has architecture bearing strong Khmer imprints. The main hall area of ​​the pagoda is solemnly decorated, with an altar for a Buddha statue and a pearl relic brought by Venerable Ho Tong from India in 1957. The Buddha hall is solemnly decorated. The top floor is decorated with a statue of Sakyamuni Buddha attaining enlightenment, below are statues of Buddha holding a vase for alms and Buddha saving sentient beings. The pagoda has been recognized by the Ministry of Culture and Information as a national historical and cultural relic. Source: Kien Giang Province Buddhist Church

Kien Giang 1389 view

Rating : National monument Open door

Vinh Hoa Temple

Vinh Hoa communal house is a historical and cultural heritage that has existed for nearly 300 years, is the oldest communal house in Kien Giang province, and is a place of pure cultural activities of the people of Rach Gia area since people came here to reclaim land. establish a hamlet. Vinh Hoa Communal House, often called Vinh Hue Communal House, is located at 61 Nguyen Hung Son Street, Vinh Thanh Van Ward, Rach Gia City, Kien Giang Province. The communal house was built in the early 18th century with the first name of Hoi Dong Temple, a temple to worship Thanh Hoang Bon Canh, the God of the Middle Ages that people considered very inspiring. In 1883, the ancient temple of Hoi Council was rebuilt larger than the communal house. Vinh Hoa communal house is proud to have been conferred twice by the Hue court: during the reign of King Minh Mang (1832) and the reign of King Bao Dai (1934). In the history of resisting French invasion in the early 19th century, Vinh Hoa Communal House was the fighting point of national hero Nguyen Trung Truc after defeating Rach Gia garrison (June 16, 1868). During the pre-uprising period of 1932-1945, Vinh Hoa Communal House was the fulcrum of the Rach Gia people against oppression and exploitation, was one of the places where the first local branch of the Indochina Communist Party was established, and was the cradle secret revolutionary activities of the Communist Party branch, which is the red address to receive and spread Marxism - Leninism into Rach Gia - Ha Tien province. Through many historical changes, Vinh Hoa Communal House has also been gradually renovated. The communal house has great value in both history and traditional cultural activities. It is a place to organize festivals and entertainment such as boi singing, lion dance, dragon dance... and is a unique artistic work of working people aiming to preserving the customs and practices of Vietnamese people during the period of historical and cultural development, marking the footsteps of Vietnamese people coming here to expand their territory. Vinh Hoa communal house was recognized as a national historical relic on September 5, 1989. Source: Kien Giang Tourism

Kien Giang 1960 view

Rating : National monument Open door

Tam Bao Pagoda

Tam Bao Pagoda relic is located on Su Thien An Street, Rach Gia City, Kien Giang Province, Tam Bao Pagoda is recognized as a cultural historical relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information (now the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism). national level in 1998. At first, Tam Bao Pagoda was built of wood and thatched with leaves. In 1917, monk Tri Thien rebuilt the temple. The development history of Sac Tu Tam Bao Pagoda is associated with the Dharma preaching career of monk Thich Tri Thien, whose name is Nguyen Van Dong, so the pagoda is called Ong Dong Pagoda. Since 1940, monk Tri Thien, monk Thien Chieu, and monk Thien An used Tam Bao Pagoda as a contact location and a place to hide homemade weapons, documents, and leaflets in preparation for the Cochinchina uprising. In June 1941, due to a tip-off, the French searched the pagoda, monk Tri Thien and monk Thien An were arrested by the French. Going to the Criminal Court, monk Tri Thien was sentenced to 5 years of exile in Con Dao, monk Thien An was sentenced to death. In Con Dao, in 1943, monk Tri Thien went on a hunger strike to protest the harsh prison regime and death. Legend has it that Tam Bao Pagoda was awarded the title "Sac Tu Tam Bao Pagoda" by King Gia Long. The ordination plate was said to have been lost during the period of repression by the French invaders in the 30s and 40s of the 20th century. Tam Bao Pagoda has a unique overall architecture, neat layout, harmonious combination of brick, wood, and stone materials. Quiet and solemn space. The pagoda has three floors of tiled roofs, covered with tube tiles. Rows of large black wooden pillars with bulging pillars carved into an octagonal shape look solid. The main hall is divided into three compartments, each compartment has an altar. The wooden panels are embossed, lacquered and gilded with artistic images of dragons, phoenixes, flowers, and birds, creating a sacred impression on viewers. Tam Bao Pagoda has many beautiful statues and demonstrates a high level of sculpting techniques. Today, the pagoda is visited by many people and tourists to worship and admire the scenery every time they have the opportunity to come to Rach Gia City. Source: Kien Giang Online Newspaper

Kien Giang 1264 view

Rating : National monument Open door

Dinh Than Nguyen Trung Truc

Nguyen Trung Truc Communal House or Nguyen Trung Truc Temple is located in the west of Rach Gia city center, is the earliest and largest communal house worshiping Nguyen Trung Truc among the nine temples worshiping him in Kien Giang province, currently Located at 14 Nguyen Cong Tru Street, Vinh Thanh Ward, Rach Gia City, Kien Giang Province. Nguyen Trung Truc's real name is Nguyen Van Lich, born in 1838, in Binh Nhat, Cuu An district, Tan An district (now in Binh Duc commune, Ben Luc district, Long An province). Growing up in a situation where his country was invaded by the French colonialists, he joined and led the insurgent army against the French. He was captured by the French colonialists and executed by them in Rach Gia, Kien Giang province, when he was only 30 years old. On December 10, 1861, Nguyen Trung Truc and his insurgents achieved a resounding victory, burning the French enemy ship Espérance on Nhat Tao beach, destroying many enemies. After the Nhat Tao victory, Nguyen Trung Truc was awarded the title of military officer by the court, a martial officer ranked among the fourth rank. At the end of June 1867, the French colonialists occupied Vinh Long, followed by An Giang and Ha Tien provinces. At this time, Nguyen Trung Truc and a number of insurgents returned to Hon Chong to build a base, preparing forces to continue attacking the enemy. After Nguyen Trung Truc's resounding victories, the French invaders and their henchmen frantically searched for him, offering a high reward to anyone who could capture or kill him. More cruelly, they arrested his mother to pressure him to surrender; At the same time, they strengthened their forces to suppress the insurgents. Unable to surrender to the invading enemy, Nguyen Trung Truc and the insurgents withdrew to Phu Quoc island to preserve their forces and build a base to continue fighting against the French. On September 19, 1868, the French enemy sent more than 100 Ma Ta soldiers to Phu Quoc to attack Ham Ninh; Then they added reinforcements to attack Duong Dong. They surrounded, terrorized, and strictly controlled the people on the island in order to isolate and destroy the insurgents. Faced with the sight of his compatriots being oppressed, interrogated, the insurgents' weapons exhausted, and the enemy's position becoming stronger, Nguyen Trung Truc decided to sacrifice himself to preserve the forces of the insurgents and the lives of his compatriots. Admiring and respecting the national hero, after Nguyen Trung Truc was executed by his enemies, the people set up a secret tablet to worship him at Lang Ca Ong. Initially, this place was just a small wooden temple with a thatched roof; After many repairs, Nguyen Trung Truc Temple has become more and more spacious. In 1987, the communal house and mausoleum of national hero Nguyen Trung Truc were recognized by the Ministry of Culture as a national historical and cultural relic. Nguyen Trung Truc Communal House is located on the bank of the Kien River facing the sea, in front there is a large gate column with the name of the throne written on it. Currently, not only in Rach Gia city, but many places in Kien Giang province also have dozens of temples worshiping Nguyen Trung Truc, such as temples in Hon Dat district, temples in Chau Thanh district, temples in Kien Luong district. , temple in Phu Quoc district... Some provinces such as Long An, An Giang, Ca Mau, Binh Dinh... all have temples to national hero Nguyen Trung Truc. Every year, on the 26th, 27th, 28th of the 8th lunar month, people in the province and localities throughout the country gather in Rach Gia city to commemorate National Hero Nguyen Trung Truc. Source: Electronic information portal of Kien Giang Department of Culture and Sports

Kien Giang 2096 view

Rating : National monument Open door

Outstanding relic site