Tien Nga Temple is a cultural, spiritual and religious work of Gia Vien ancient village (Gia Vien also known as Forbidden village), Gia Vien canton, An Duong district, Hai Duong province.
Currently, the temple is at the address 53 Le Loi, May To ward, Ngo Quyen district, Hai Phong. Tien Nga Temple worships Duc Vu, Quyen Hoa District, Princess, she is the female general who takes care of the military supply to help Duc Ngo Quyen defeat the Southern Han invaders on the Bach Dang River in 938, opening the era of independence after more than 1000 years of Northern domination. .
Tien Nga Temple in Hai Phong – Photo: Collectibles
In 1924, King Khai Dinh of Nguyen Dynasty ordained Ms. Vu, Quyen Hoa District, to honor the god and prepare for Gia Vien village to worship.
At Tien Nga Temple, people also worship the mother of Princess Lieu Hanh, the saint of Hung Dao Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan and a number of other gods such as princesses and princes of the Phuc Than commune according to folk beliefs. The saints and gods worshiped have had the power to help people in daily life.
Gate of Tien Nga Temple in Hai Phong – Photo: Collectibles
The Three Gate Gate of Tien Nga Temple – Photo: Collectibles
During the Dong Du movement (1905-1909), during a trip abroad, Phan Boi Chau was secretly raised by Nguyen Huu Tue from Gia Vien village, a worker at Sau Kho wharf (now Hai Phong port). Tien Nga temple and then help disembark the ship. Today, people reserve a solemn place in the temple to worship the two old men and the loyal fairies.
Tien Nga Temple in Hai Phong – Photo: Collectibles
The campus of Tien Nga Temple in Hai Phong – Photo: Collectibles
Experiencing the ups and downs of history, especially the great changes in the two wars of resistance against the French and against the US, along with the limited management of the temple. Tien Nga Temple was seriously degraded, on September 25, 2009, Ngo Quyen district ubnd decided to hand over Tien Nga temple to May ward ubnd to manage. Since then, under the direction of superiors, directly the People’s Committee of Machine ward, the management board of Tien Nga Temple has actively and creatively mobilized local people and visitors from all over the world to gradually restore and embellish the palaces. Worshiping, courtyard, temple rituals… Worshiping objects and sacrifices are offered, purchased, and decorated in the temple more and more splendidly…
The central altar at Tien Nga Temple – Photo: Collectibles
Along with material cultural values, Tien Nga Temple also preserves traditional cultural and religious activities such as offering incense, sacrifices, festivals, etc., expressing the noble moral tradition of the nation “Drink water, remember the source. “.
With the great historical and cultural values that Tien Nga Temple contains, on February 9, 2007 the temple was decided to rank as a historical and cultural relic by the People’s Committee of Hai Phong city.
Inside Tien Nga Temple in Hai Phong – Photo: Collectibles
Having the opportunity to come to Hai Phong, you should not miss a sightseeing tour of Tien Nga Temple, so that you can find a peaceful place, dispel all fatigue and worries of life and discover the beauties of the world. culture and traditions here.
Source: Collected internet.