Giong Thanh Pagoda

Giong Thanh Pagoda

Giong Thanh Pagoda, also known as Long Hung Tu, is located in Long Son commune, Phu Tan district, An Giang province. The pagoda was first built by monk Tran Minh Ly in 1875 using simple bamboo materials. In 1927, Venerable Chanh Huong (1879 - 1947), a native of Long Son commune, realized that the Zen temple was increasingly crowded with followers and the pagoda was too old and narrow, so he asked the French authorities to let him go. Donate to rebuild the Buddha temple. In 1970, Venerable Chon Nhu (1925 - 1972) restored the pagoda according to Indian-style architecture. And this is the largest restoration, and exists to this day. Regarding the name Giong Thanh Pagoda, according to some documents, it comes from the place where the pagoda was built on the ground of the Nguyen Dynasty citadel moat. From the outside, the pagoda has an Indian architectural appearance with a two-storey funnel-shaped tower roof, decorated with many elegant patterns, but overall, Giong Thanh Pagoda is a harmonious architectural block in the Asian-style. The structure is built in the shape of the letter "two joys", consisting of 3 compartments, the roof is covered with hooked tiles, and on the main hall column there is a drawing of a dragon. In the main hall, there are many ancient statues such as the statue of Amitabha Buddha, the statue of the Thap Dien Minh Vuong... The two large tomb towers at the pagoda are the towers of Venerable Dat Dien (38th generation) and Venerable Chon Nhu (40th generation). . In addition to its majestic appearance, Giong Thanh Pagoda is also known by many people as the red address of the patriotic movement against foreign invaders. Here in the early 20s of the 20th century, Phan Xich Long's Golden Rafter and Green Rafter organization met to attract patriots to fight against the French colonialists, opening a series of patriotic activities. This is also the place where Deputy Nguyen Sinh Sac - President Ho Chi Minh's father - spread true patriotism to the people (1928 - 1929). During the heroic anti-American years, Giong Thanh Pagoda continued to be the base of the Chau Doc Provincial Party Committee, Tan Chau District Party Committee and the communication point of Area 8, Central Department of the South. In particular, this place used to be a safe haven for many high-ranking leaders of the Party and State during the years of resistance to drive the Americans out, beat the puppets into submission such as: Nguyen Van Linh, Vo Van Kiet... Every year on the full moon days of January, July, and October (lunar calendar), many people from all over come to visit and worship at the pagoda. Besides being a place to preserve cultural values, Giong Thanh Pagoda relics are also associated with historical marks, when the pagoda was once a refuge for many revolutionary soldiers and a place to organize major activities. rule and fight against the French colonialists. Thanks to great contributions, on December 12, 1986, Giong Thanh Pagoda relics were recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as one of the national historical relics. Source: An Giang Tourism

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