WHERE IS DONG XAM Temple?
Thai Binh is located in Kien Xuong District (Thai Binh Province in the Red River Delta region). The distance from the center of Thai Binh province is about 100 km. It is a complex of monuments with a monumental scale, in which the worship of Trieu Vu De, the temple of Trinh Thi Queen (the wife of King Trieu Vu De) and the temple of Nguyen Kim Lau (the ancestor of the traditional silver carving profession). The same system of temples and pagodas is located next to the Vong River.
ABOUT THAI BINH CORPORATE TEMPLE
Searching for historical vestiges, before the Trieu Dynasty, there were no historical sources to prove the level of social organization of the Vietnamese people, but surely before Trieu Da unified Au Lac, the indigenous population had many There are many brilliant civilizations, the evidence of which is still preserved in some historical sites such as Dong Xam temple (Hong Thai commune, Kien Xuong district), Coi temple, Hoi Khe village, Vu Hoi commune, Vu Thu district…
Dong Xam Temple with an overall construction of about 1,000m² has 12 architectural items, the most notable of which is the harem where Saint Trieu Da and Queen Trinh reside. The harem of Dong Xam temple is structured into two continuous parts: a five-chambered palace connected to the central pavilion, the “handle of the mallet” is elevated to place the examination room.
The facade of Dong Xam temple is embossed with three words “Nhat Thong Thuy” with ancient ceramics. This is the intention of the ancestors to remind posterity about the historical flow of Vietnam. The harem of the temple is elaborately decorated with many great characters, books, couplets and a system of intricately carved wooden medical doors.
This place also preserves many poems and parallels with pseudonyms and pseudonyms of famous artists such as Doanh Dien porcelain Nguyen Cong Tru, doctor Doan Khue, deputy table Vu Tuan… 12 harem doors with door system The double-threaded tray is pierced with the topic of bowl buu, patterns, strings of seal letters…
creating feelings of lightheadedness and making us think of the next feudal dynasties in Vietnamese history, all of which have sophisticated records of the traditional cultural institutions of Dong Xam temple, confirming the love Trieu Vu De (Trieu Da ) and Trinh Thi Hoang Hau from Duong Tham village (later changed to Dong Xam), Hong Thai commune, Kien Xuong district is not just a legend.
The door of the harem of Dong Xam temple is slightly open, entering the sacred place is to immediately see a unique work of art with the characteristics of the silver carving village. The chamber is sealed with bronze leaves carved with themes from the spirit, the four quarters, the two dragons adoring the moon… In a quiet and fanciful place in contrast to the noisy and bustling life outside, the statue of Trieu Vu. Emperor and Queen Trinh Thi, cast in bronze inlaid with gold and silver, sat side by side in the examination room.
Based on myths, ordination through feudal dynasties, couplets, great characters combined with historical sources from folk legends and legends in the region reinforce the doubts about Emperor Trieu Vu (Trieu Da ) who once visited Duong Tham village, saw Trinh Thi’s beauty like a cloud, gentle, and obedient, she immediately took her as a wife, made her Queen, and set up a palace in Duong Tham village.
HISTORY OF THAI BINH CORPORATE TEMPLE
Dong Xam Temple was built on the land of the palace Trieu Vu De built in the past. The descendants of the Trieu family in Dong Xam for generations are still proud of their family with many outstanding people. Descendants of Queen Trinh Thi mostly held the responsibility of holding songs in the palace.
After the death of Queen Trinh Thi, the villagers of Dong Xam built a temple to worship the singers who were descendants of the Trinh family. Since then, the Dong Xam temple festival has sacrificed to the ancestors of the profession (now known as singing ca tru).
The custom of singing ca tru singing contest in Dong Xam temple since ancient times has attracted many troupes from many regions of Vietnam to attend the festival and sing. At the end of the festival, there is still a ca tru singing burden.
Since ancient times, Dong Xam temple has worshiped Trieu Vu De and Trinh Thi Queen, the temple has been ranked as a national historical and cultural relic. However, there are still some people who visit the temple who are skeptical about the Zhao Dynasty.
In the 15th century, the national hero Nguyen Trai affirmed in the Binh Ngo Dai Cao: “Tu Trieu, Dinh, Ly, and Tran chi summon the fallen nation/Du Han, Duong, Tong, and Nguyen Nhi, the emperors of one direction…”. Translated as: “Tu Trieu, Dinh, Ly, and Tran have established independence for many generations. / Together with Han, Tang, Tong, and Nguyen, each side is strong in their own direction…” to affirm Dai Viet’s national independence and sovereignty with the North. .
According to the old history, the 18th King Hung, without a young heir, ceded the throne to Thuc Phan, so the Dai Viet historical record of the entire book was only copied in the extraterrestrial part (i.e. according to legend), while Trieu Vu De Nhat Thong Son Ha was solemnly copied into the “ban period” (official history), acknowledged as the first dynasty of the river.
Our ancestors always respected history, so they built a temple to worship Trieu Vu De and Trinh Thi Hoang in Dong Xam, where Trieu Vu De (Trieu Da) built his palace and considered Trieu Vu De as the continuation of King Hung. There is absolutely no denying the heroic past of the nation, affirming that this is the pride inherent for many generations, handed down in history, literature, and spiritual life of the Vietnamese people.
VISIT THAI BINH CORPORATE TEMPERATURE
When coming to Hong Thai commune to visit Dong Xam temple, passengers can feel the bustling and rich atmosphere very separate, different from the typical quiet and peaceful look often found in a countryside in the midland plains. north.
Along the small country road the sound of silver carving resounded. Looking at the houses on the side of the road, it is easy to spot talented craftsmen who are meticulously and diligently making many precious jewelry and delicate silver decorations.
Dong Xam Temple worships Trieu Vu De, also known as Nam Viet Vu De, and Queen Trinh Thi – wife of Trieu Vu De, and Nguyen Kim Lau, the village’s traditional silver carving ancestor.
The time of the temple’s construction is not properly recorded, but it is said that Dong Xam temple was built by Trieu Vu De (Trieu Da) before BC. The complex of Dong Xam temple relics includes works that are water-seated house, Tien Te, Trung Te and Hau Cung palaces. Standing on the bridge over the Vong River, passengers will see the water tower located right in front of the courtyard of the Tien Te Palace.
THE ARCHITECTURE OF THAI BINH CORPORATE TEMPLE
This is a floating building on the river, consisting of six revolving gates in six directions. From the water-seat house, you can easily see the smooth flowing countryside river as well as the majestic scenery of Tien Te Palace. Every festival occasion, this is the ideal location to watch boat races on the Vong River.
The Courthouse is located majestically towards the Vong River and consists of five large compartments, the walls of which are carved and painted with many beautiful patterns. The Trung Te Palace connecting the Tien Temple with the Hau Palace is very elaborately designed, creating an interesting feeling about a logical connection between the parts of the temple.
In the temple, there are still statues worshiping Trieu Vu De and Queen Trinh Thi, cast in bronze, inlaid with gold and silver. The statue is as big as a real person in a sitting position. Statue of Trieu Vu De depicts the King of South Vietnam with a tall, majestic and majestic figure; The statue of Trinh Thi Queen is slim and small with the dignified and virginal features of Vietnamese rural women. In the temple, there are still gold-casting swords and iron hammers, which according to legend are the treasures of Emperor Trieu Vu that are handed down.
When arriving at the Palace, passengers will admire the delicate architecture shown through the great characters, the letter book, the couplets, etc., arranged in harmony.
THAI BINH INSTRUCTION COUNCIL FESTIVAL
In the harem, there is the Khan Gian which is a beautiful work showing the unique features of the Dong Xam silver carving village with bronze leaves carved with various themes such as the four spirits, the four quarters… Every year, every time the Dong festival comes to the bronze festival. Xam (from the 1st to the 3rd day of the fourth lunar month) is the people in the region and a large number of passengers from all over the world who are eager to return to Hong Thai commune to participate in many folk games and unique traditional cultural activities of Vietnam. festivals, such as singing ca tru, cheo singing, procession of saints, sacrifices…
In particular, the most exciting is the boat racing competition of young people on the Vong River. During the launch of the festival, the village’s silver carvings are displayed and sold as souvenirs to passengers to introduce and further market this traditional craft.
Every year, as a rule, Dong Village invades the crowd on the last days of the third lunar month and opens on April 1. The Dong Xam temple festival in the past and now is a big festival attracting tourists inside and outside the province. The crowdedness of the association is explained by the fact that Dong Xam village is a silver carving village that is not only rich but also has many guests who work as jewelers from all over the world to attend the festival to sacrifice to the ancestors.
Dong Xam temple festival often has many rituals, many games and games, attracting young men and women in the region to participate such as: whip fighting, wrestling, cheo singing, and ca tru singing. The most attractive boiling is the custom of combing.
Source: Collected internet.