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Hai Chau Communal House

Hai Chau communal house is considered one of the tourist destinations in Da Nang that is visited by many domestic and foreign tourists every year. Hai Chau communal house is considered the oldest communal house in the coastal city of Da Nang. This relic was officially recognized by the state in 2001. Hai Chau communal house was formerly known as Phuoc Hai pagoda. This is where Lord Nguyen Phuc Chu in the year of the Pig (1719) entered Quang Nam, stopped and stayed here. Hai Chau villagers then built an altar to King Nguyen Phuc Chu here. Hai Chau communal house is located right in the center of Da Nang city on the left bank of the Han River (alley 48 Phan Chau Trinh street, Hai Chau 1 ward, Hai Chau district). According to the genealogy of the Nguyen Van family, one of the 43 clans of Hai Chau village, the ancestors who pioneered and the later generations who cultivated Hai Chau village originated from Hai Chau village, Tinh Gia district, Thanh Hoa province. In the process of following King Le Thanh Tong to explore the land, they established Hai Chau village and settled in this land at the end of the 15th century. Records of the elders show that, in the 5th year of Gia Long (1804), Hai Chau village officials asked King Gia Long to build a communal house to worship the village's Thanh Hoang and the village's predecessors and successors on the land. Nghia Loi on the banks of the Han River. By 1858, the communal house was severely damaged due to the war of invasion by the French colonialists. Two years later, people rebuilt the communal house at the land that is now Da Nang University of Medical Technology and Pharmacy (99 Hung Vuong Street). In 1903, the French occupied the communal house and used it as a place to treat patients during the smallpox epidemic. A year later, the communal house was returned following the villagers' request. However, the people of Hai Chau thought that the village was seriously polluted, so they made a petition to King Thanh Thai asking for permission to rebuild the communal house at the current location (group 3, Hai Chau 1 ward, Hai Chau district). and exists to this day. Hai Chau communal house is one of the national historical and cultural relics in Da Nang, one of the Da Nang attractions that leaves many impressions in the hearts of tourists who come here. The main gate of this village communal house still retains the four words "Hai Chau Chinh Xa", written entirely in Chinese characters. Hai Chau communal house is an architectural complex, located in a campus of up to 3,500 square meters, including: Hai Chau communal house, Tien Hien church, Chu sect church and Ba temple. In front of the village communal house is a small lake with shady rockery and a sapling tree that is hundreds of years old. The church on the left is the church of the Nguyen Van family, the church on the right is a common church including 42 tablets of 42 clans, these 42 clans all come from Thanh Hoa, following King Le Thanh Tong to the South. from the year of the New Mao (1471). King Le Thanh Tong established Han Giang hamlet (now Da Nang) and those clans lived together to become Hai Chau village, which was ordained by the Nguyen Dynasty as "Chinh Commune". Inside the communal house, people keep many lacquered horizontal panels, parallel sentences, and gilded parallel tureens written entirely in Chinese characters and dating back hundreds of years. Among them, there are 9 horizontal panels and 2 pairs of opposing tureens made of wood, all beautifully carved and of high artistic value. On the bell tower of Hai Chau village communal house, there is a bell cast in bronze, on the body of the bell there are sentences and poems written in Chinese characters. These sentences and poems record the heroic historical milestones of the communal house. The general meaning of these words is as follows: In the 5th year of Minh Mang (1842), the pagoda was restored. In 1825, the king issued a decree for the pagoda, naming the pagoda "Phuoc Hai Pagoda", in the 13th year of Minh Mang (1832). ) On auspicious days, Hai Chau Chanh Dong commune created this bell. Source: Da Nang Electronic Newspaper

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Dai Nam communal house

Dai Nam communal house (local people call it Nai Nam) is a typical cultural and historical relic of Da Nang city. For those who love discovering ancient cultural values, this is a destination not to be missed when coming to the "worth-living city". Dai Nam communal house - a communal house more than 100 years old, associated with many important historical stories and events of the nation. The communal house was built in 1905. In 1999, Dai Nam communal house in Da Nang was recognized as a national monument. The address of this relic is located in Hoa Cuong ward (now Hoa Cuong Bac ward), Hai Chau district, Da Nang city. In 1946, Nai Nam communal house was located in Hoa Binh village (in Nai Nam commune). At that time, Hoa Binh village was the residence of people from Hoa Son and Khue Trung. In 1949, Hoa Binh village merged into Da Nang city and was renamed the South area under this city (separated from Hoa Vang district). The South area includes Nai Nam, Hoa Binh, Khue Trung villages and part of Lien Tri commune. The communal house faces Southeast, built entirely of bricks, tiles and wood, with a roof covered with yin and yang tiles. The communal house has a large yard and surrounding walls. The communal house gate has four square pillars, each pillar is about 5m high. The two central pillars create the main entrance to the communal house, on the top of the pillars are molded two unicorns, the left and right pillars are attached to the wall, the top of the pillars is shaped like a lotus bud. On the middle pillars are pairs of parallel sentences made of porcelain. During the fierce resistance war against the French and the Americans, Dai Nam Communal House in Da Nang was one of the bases and locations of the revolution. The communal house became a base for secret operations. During the period 1960-1965, the communal house was a communication station, communicating in and out of the city. Many important historical events took place here such as the admission ceremony of Party members, the deployment of military and political forces at various times from 1850 - 1975. According to history, many heroes , soldiers lived, fought hard, and died at this location. Source: Da Nang website

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Thuy Tu Temple

Thuy Tu Temple belongs to Thuy Tu village, formerly known as Ngoc Phuong village, Thuy Duong commune, Thuy Nguyen district, Hai Phong city. Thuy Tu Temple and other relics of Thuy Duong such as: Thuong communal house, Ha communal house, Luong Duong temple, Chim Phuong communal house (Hoa Binh commune) form a cluster of historical relics to remember the achievements of the four sons of the Pham family. Participated in fighting the Tong invaders in the 10th century (981) under the leadership of Le Dai Hanh. At that time, Thuy Duong commune had a family named Pham, who had four children. They are Pham Quang, Pham Nghiem, Pham Huan, and Pham Thi Cuc Nuong. They are two pairs of twins. When Mr. Quang and Mr. Nghiem were 18 years old; Mr. Huan and his 15-year-old sister Cuc Nuong lost both their parents. The four Pham brothers buried their parents in Ma Thuyen field, east of the site. When the Song army followed the Bach Dang River to invade our country, the king sent troops to defeat the enemy. The imperial army arrived at a high mound in Thuy Duong district and was warmly welcomed by the villagers. Especially the old people in the village told the king that there were 4 brothers and sisters of the Pham family who were all respectful and talented in martial arts. The king called all four Pham brothers to fight the enemy. Obeying the king's command, all four brothers happily paid homage to their ancestors and parents and then came to pay their respects to the king. Seeing that all four Pham brothers had unusual appearances and were good at martial arts, the king was happy, gave them titles and sent them to fight the enemy. After the victory, the four Pham brothers were all awarded titles and asked the king to let them visit their parents' and ancestors' graves and reward officers and villagers. The four invited the elders to the party and gave 300 denarii in money to show their gratitude. After the four Pham brothers died, the people of the villages built temples. Ngoc Phuong site (now Thuy Tu village, Thuy Duong commune) worships his eldest brother Pham Quang, Chiem Phuong site worships Pham Nguyen, Truong Son site worships Pham Huan and Cuc Nuong. The people of 3 pages all organize traditional festivals every year from the 9th to the 12th of the third lunar month. Thuy Tu Temple was ranked by the state as a historical and cultural relic in 1991. Source: Department of Culture and Sports of Hai Phong City

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TEMPLE OF FEMALE GENERAL LE CHAN - ELEPHANT MOUNTAIN RELIC AREA

Hang Temple at the foot of Voi Mountain, An Lao district, Hai Phong city has long been a place to worship Female General Le Chan - who had meritorious contributions with people in the area to establish An Bien village during the Eastern Han Dynasty. After leaving her hometown of Quang Ninh to avoid being forced to become a concubine of the governor To Dinh. Le Chan set foot in the land of Hai An, Hai Phong, recruited soldiers to join them in farming, building a hamlet named An Bien site (today's inner city). Great ambition did not stop there. Disgruntled over the crimes committed by the enemy, causing the people's lives to be miserable and miserable, Le Chan silently prepared his forces, waiting for the day of the uprising. She went to the present-day Elephant Mountain area, gathered soldiers, actively practiced, stored food and herbs, and took advantage of the rugged terrain of the mountains and forests to hide from the enemy. Afterwards, receiving news of Hai Ba Trung's uprising, from the mountains and forests of An Lao, Le Chan contacted and officially brought his army to join the uprising. Due to its good fortified terrain, along with the commanding talent of a talented female general, the Elephant Mountain base quickly developed its forces, in a short time becoming an important base in the Northeast region. During that time, the surrounding area also had many insurgent troops, typically the insurgent army of Mrs. Tran Thi Trinh and her son Ngu Dao in Dai Dien, Tong Thuong Cau, An Lao district, (6km from Elephant Mountain), heard News of Le Chan's reputation contacted the Elephant Mountain base and became a general under her command. Although the uprising later failed and female general Le Chan had to commit suicide to preserve her reputation in the mountainous areas of Lat Son - Ha Nam, An Lao people still remembered her merits and kindness, so after hearing News of the female general's death, people in the area took her to worship in Hang Pagoda. Therefore, Hang Pagoda is also known as Hang Temple - which represents a wonderful combination of Buddhist religion and national hero worship. In the temple, King Thanh Thai still retains the title of female general as "Hoang Ba Long Hoi, Great King, Middle-Class Minister". On the basis of the old Hang Temple, in 2011 the government restored a new temple commemorating the Female General. The Temple of Female General Le Chan is located in the Hang Temple area, where the Buddha, the Holy Mother, the Monsignor and the Princess Thanh Chan were formerly worshiped in An Tien commune, An Lao district, on a large closed campus. more than 4000m2. The main temple has a Dinh-shaped structure with an area of ​​190 square meters, including five pre-sacrificing rooms and one back room. The front of the temple faces south, looking straight at Highway No. 10, beyond are undulating hills and mountains, the back side is based on a cliff creating a sustainable position. The temple is surrounded by city walls. The ritual gate is made up of 4 large pillars, the 2 tall central pillars at the top are converging purple phoenixes, the 2 slightly lower columns on both sides and at the top are 2 unicorns facing the center. The outside of the ritual wall is embossed with a white horse on the left and a large statue on the right. The renovation and embellishment of the Temple of General Le Chan was completed and put into use, not only meeting the visiting needs of people and tourists while also contributing to preserving the values ​​of the monument for generations to come. next system. Source: Hai Phong Youth Union

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Rung Sac Military Special Zone - Ho Chi Minh City

Historical relic of the Sac Can Gio Forest War Zone (formerly known as Can Gio Forest Park) with an area of ​​2,215.45 hectares, of which 514 hectares have been and are being exploited for tourism. Here are all the species and habitats of the most typical sub-region of the mangrove ecosystem. This place also houses many groups of monkeys with a total of more than 1,000 monkeys, living completely in natural conditions and very bold with humans. Located inside the Historical Relic of the Sac Forest War Zone in Can Gio is the Rung Sac Revolutionary Base, which is recognized as a National Historical Relic Area. This base has been known to many people in the past. heroic of the Sac Forest Special Forces. The base has been built and recreates almost all the living and fighting scenes of ancient heroes such as: Guard house, reception house, bunker, hall, logistics house, military house. medical, military house, cipher house; Scene of the commander of Group 10 listening to a report on the field situation and deciding to organize a raid to destroy the Nha Be gas depot, scene of Group 10 soldiers destroying crocodiles, how to distill salt water into fresh water, scene of the farewell Soldiers in battle, DKZ artillery shelling the Independence Palace... Rung Sac relic area (Can Gio district, Ho Chi Minh City) at that time was considered a floating base, close to Saigon - Gia Dinh to the southeast, where the Long Tau river was the "throat" of transportation. providing logistics for the giant war machine with millions of American troops and the Saigon government. On April 15, 1966, the Regional Command established the Sac forest special area with the code name T10, later changed to Group 10 with the task of guarding the seaport, guiding the people and building facilities, and grasping the enemy situation. Regiment 10 - Sac Forest Special Forces, has the task of penetrating deeply, holding on at all costs to occupy the Sac forest to continuously attack warehouses, ports, headquarters, and apparatus lairs. American war - Saigon government. To protect the Long Tau River, the US declared "weeding Rung Sac" with a "rain of bombs and storms of bullets". One of the famous ship battles was the battle of the Victoria ship in August 1966. At this time, the US sent ships Victoria carried about 100 tanks, armored vehicles; 2 helicopters, 20 tons of food... to supply an American division, preparing for the first dry season campaign of 1966-1967 Continuous fire, planes swarmed in the sky; on the ground there were dense ambushes. Rung Sac commando soldiers had to submerge themselves in the water, burying themselves in camouflage. After more than a month of preparation and planning, On the morning of August 23, when the Victoria ship passed by, two mines blew up the ship with a tonnage of more than 10 thousand tons and its weapons sank into the river bed. Nine years of fighting (1966-1975), Group 10 stubbornly stood firm on the defensive posture and took the initiative to attack, attacking deep into the harbor and enemy rear warehouses according to the orders of the Regional Command. , build local revolutionary movements, guide people in strategic hamlets to fight the enemy, build revolutionary bases in areas temporarily occupied by the enemy, develop guerrilla warfare to break the enemy's grip, and contribute Participate in the great victory of the resistance war against America and national salvation of the entire nation. With the leadership and direction of superiors, the 10th Rung Sac Special Forces Group has surpassed itself, knowing how to rely on the people to build a "people's heart posture", building a steadfast and steadfast ideology and a determined will to fight. willing to sacrifice their lives for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland, promoting revolutionary heroism to defeat enemies, the unit's tradition: "Rung Sac is the home, the port, the warehouse is the battlefield, Long Tau River is a decisive battle point - if you have an order, you will fight - in any situation, you will fight - if you fight, you will win. That tradition is like a song going into battle, following the special forces soldier into battle and making heroic achievements. On January 21, 2000, UNESCO recognized Sac forest as Can Gio World Biosphere Reserve with a unique and diverse flora and fauna typical of mangrove areas. On December 15, 2004, Sac Forest Base was decided to be ranked as a national historical relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Visiting the Rung Sac War Zone Historical Relic today, we not only enjoy the pristine nature but also find our roots as a way to remind and review the nation's heroic history. According to the Department of Cultural Heritage

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Red Areca Garden Memorial Area

Red Areca Garden is surrounded by Nhi Binh, Quoi Xuan, Thanh Loc, Tan Thoi Hiep and Dong Thanh communes. This is a place with many areca gardens and luxuriant fruit trees. In the past it was a swamp land, canals crisscrossed like spider webs, immense weeds, snakes, centipedes, mosquitoes, leeches, scorpions,... endlessly. The name Red Areca Garden was born a long time ago, no one knows its exact origin. According to veteran revolutionary comrades who once worked in this area, during the war, areca palms grew in clusters here, so they were called "Areca Garden", and the "red" color of the place name "Red Areca Garden" not only It simply means that the color of the areca trunk has discolored due to the fierce destruction of war, but also means the bloody sacrifices of generations of officers, soldiers, and people who have fallen on this land. The location of Red Areca Garden is next to and surrounded by occupied enemy military agencies. It is like a bag containing all connections from the outside, and is a base connecting the forest with the city. Losing the Red Areca Garden means losing contact with the city. Therefore, Red Areca Garden became a stepping stone between the city and the base. This place has favorable terrain in terms of visibility and maintains the element of secrecy to deploy combat formations. For us, Red Areca Garden holds an irreplaceable transit position in the northwest direction of Saigon. From an initially rudimentary "security belt", Red Areca Garden later developed into a "concave base", a revolutionary secret area, a place to stand and hide revolutionary forces. The base consists of many different "Cons" spread over a wide area, and was the starting point for resistance forces to attack Saigon in the war against the US. Since March 1945, our entire nation enthusiastically prepared for a General Uprising. Red Areca Garden became a place to gather the masses every night to practice martial arts to prepare for an uprising to seize power and expel the invaders. Not long after the success of the August Revolution, on September 23, 1945, France opened fire to attack the headquarters of revolutionary government agencies in Saigon. After 3 months, the Gia Dinh Provincial Party Committee decided to withdraw its forces to the suburbs to preserve the forces to continue fighting. On December 25, 1945, at the Red Cau Garden, comrade Pham Van Khuong - Secretary of the Gia Dinh Provincial Party Committee chaired the conference of key officials. The conference decided to choose 3 communes: An Phu Dong, Thanh Loc, Quoi Xuan to establish a resistance base with the stature of a war zone because this place is not far from the center of Saigon, although the area is small but very convenient. beneficial for the resistance, can hold on for a long time... Red Areca Garden was chosen as one of the gathering places for our officers and soldiers. Here, we have established a "Worker Reception Station" of the Southern General Trade Union to welcome technical workers from Saigon. On that basis, the War Zone Command established a military factory to produce weapons and equipment to equip the revolutionary forces. To implement the "quick fight, quick victory" strategy, the French colonialists organized many fierce raids into the Red Areca Garden, aiming to destroy the resistance headquarters of Saigon - Gia Dinh. On the full moon day of the 7th month, the year of the Dog, 1946, France sent Moroccan, Cambodian soldiers and Vietnamese traitors to surround it and suddenly attacked the Red Areca Garden. Due to the sudden attack, our forces did not have time to fight back. French soldiers brutally suppressed and killed many people, including the elderly and children. From the end of 1946, France established a dense system of blockhouses and watchtowers around and along the roads leading to the An Phu Dong war zone, organizing many raids and fierce bombardments. But our army and people still stubbornly hold on, the revolutionary forces have organized many battles against robberies, eliminated evildoers, and continued to develop the "Popular Education" movement. Thanks to the resilient will and loving support of the compatriots, the war zone still stood firm, contributing to defeating the strategy of "fighting quickly and winning quickly", causing the French colonialists to encounter many difficulties and losses. In January 1950, during the funeral procession for Tran Van On, Red Areca Garden became a transfer station for students entering the war zone. Under the US - Diem regime, Cau Do Garden was listed as a "White Area" that was free to be bombarded. They continuously organized sweeping operations to find and destroy our cadres. Go Mon District Party Committee still upholds its determination to continue fighting. Red Areca Garden was chosen to build a "concave" resistance base in Thanh Loc commune at that time. From these bases, we have built a continuous base area to house many battalion and regiment-level army units. To prepare for the general offensive and uprising during the Tet Offensive in 1968, the army forces returned to camp at Red Cau Garden. Local people provided about 2 tons of rice, more than 250 loaves of bread, and hundreds of cakes. tet... On March 10, 1968, local army forces led by comrade Sau Theo were stationed along the riverbank to ambush two companies of puppet soldiers preparing to sweep at Red Areca Garden. In this battle, our troops used B40, B41, and AK to continuously fire back, killing 26 Americans and puppets. During the period 1969 - 1973, the Nixon government advocated implementing the new strategy "Vietnamization of the war". They stepped up their raids, especially in our base areas. Our army and people stationed in Red Cau Garden fiercely resisted many of their raids, large and small. In 1971, here our soldiers destroyed the 11th parachute battalion of the Puppet. In 1973, a guerrilla squad in coordination with the Gia Dinh regiment intercepted a paratrooper squad and collected some trophies. During the Historical Ho Chi Minh campaign, Cau Do Garden was the place where units such as E115, Gia Dinh Regiment, Go Mon Soldiers... prepared to attack Saigon, liberating the South and reunifying the land. water. Although the enemy used artillery and bombers many times to sweep and fiercely attack to destroy the Red Areca Garden, the officers, soldiers and people of Thanh Loc - Thanh Xuan bravely accepted their sacrifices. arduously defend the base to the end. Source: District 12 website

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US Embassy building

The US Embassy relics, also known as the "White House of the East", are the origin of sinister military and political plots aimed at long-term annexation of Vietnam. The relic site is a 5-storey building built Built in modern architecture, located at the corner of Mac Dinh Chi - Le Duan Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, on a plot of land nearly 5,000 square meters. Previously, the US embassy was located at 39 Ham Nghi Street. At around 10:00 a.m. on March 30, 1963, the US embassy on Ham Nghi Street was hit with explosives by the F21 Commando team, collapsing three floors: 1, 2, 3, so the US decided to rebuild it. Construction began on the building in 1965, most of the materials and construction machinery were transported from the US, under the control of American engineers. According to the design, the building is surrounded by 7,800 Taredo stones that can withstand mines and artillery shells. The main door is equipped with thick steel, the other doors are blocked by a special thick bulletproof layer. All doors use automatic systems, including iron doors blocking the way to the upper floors. Inside the building there are 140 rooms with 200 staff serving day and night. In addition, next to the building is also built an additional row of houses called the "Norodom" area exclusively for C.I.A. employees. When inaugurated, the building had only 3 floors. At the end of 1966, two more floors and a terrace were built to serve as a landing place for helicopters. Surrounding the building is a 3m high wall, at both ends of the wall close to Le Duan Street, 2 high blockhouses are built, guarded day and night. The Embassy was completed in September 1967 with a defense system such as a fortress with 60 guards, a bomb shelter, and a radar screen system to control the facade. Immediately after the building was completed, on September 24, 1967, thousands of students flocked to the gate of the US Embassy to fight for "America to stop bombing the North", "America to go home" and issued a notice denouncing the US for "trampling and seriously violating the right to self-determination of the Southern people". But the outstanding event that happened at the US Embassy was the battle of the City Rangers during the General Offensive and Uprising in the Spring of 1968. The target of attacking the US Embassy was added on January 24, 1968 by Ngo Thanh. Van is in charge of general affairs. Ranger Team 11 took on this important mission, including captain Ut Nho (military region reconnaissance captain) and soldiers: Bay Truyen, Tuoc, Thanh, Chuc, Tran The Ninh, Chinh, Tai, Van, Duc, Cao Hoai Vinh, Mang, Sau and 2 drivers: Tran Si Hung and Ngo Van Thuan. Another equally humiliating event for the US Embassy was the chaotic escape that occurred on April 29 and 30, 1975 by the US and its accomplices. Faced with the rapid attack of the Vietnamese army and people in the historic Ho Chi Minh campaign, over 1,000 Americans and more than 5,000 pro-American Vietnamese jostled, pushed, and kicked each other to compete for a place on the terrace of the building. building to be rescued by helicopter. This relic was granted a certificate of recognition by the Ministry of Culture on June 25, 1976. Currently, the US Embassy building has been demolished and a new consulate in Ho Chi Minh City has been built, but next to it is a memorial stele forever remembering the achievements of the special forces soldiers who died in the battle. . Source: Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union

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Memorial site for President Ton Duc Thang in Ba Son area

The memorial site for President Ton Duc Thang is located on the campus of Ba Son Enterprise Union, which today is a large shipbuilding and repair workshop, located at 2 Ton Duc Thang Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, City. Ho Chi Minh. This is a historical site with many meanings. The mechanical workshop at number 323, Street 12 within the factory campus is where mechanic Ton Duc Thang (later President of Vietnam - from 1969 to August 30, 1980) worked and participated in revolutionary activities. in the years 1915 - 1928. In 1861, France defeated Chi Hoa Fort and occupied Saigon. On April 28, 1863, the French government signed a decree officially establishing the Ba Son Shipyard (Arsenal) under the French Ministry of the Navy. Because of that importance, in 1884 the French government built another large dry dock to serve as a ship repair base for the French fleet in the Far East. After the Geneva Agreement was signed, the French army withdrew from Indochina. On September 12, 1956, France transferred Ba Son to the Saigon government navy. Under the old Saigon regime, Ba Son Waterworks was renamed Navy Factory, placed directly under the Ministry of National Defense. After April 1975, the Navy factory was taken over by the Revolutionary government and was renamed Ba Son Enterprise Union, under the Ministry of National Defense to this day. Ba Son Waterworks is the largest factory in Saigon, one of the places with the largest concentration of workers in Vietnam in the early years of the century. In order to train native electricians and mechanics to supply French companies and factories in Saigon, on February 20, 1906, the French government signed a decision to establish the Asian mechanical school in Saigon (Eécole des mécaniciens). Asiatiques de SaiGon - today's Cao Thang Technical School). Ba Son ship repair workshop is a workshop that uses the school's students to practice at the workshop and directly recruits students who have completed their studies at the school. The Saigon Asian Mechanical School and the mechanical workshop of Ba Son Water Factory at that time were associated with the first revolutionary activities of revolutionary Ton Duc Thang. After finishing primary school in his hometown: An Hoa village, My Hoa Hung commune, Dinh Thanh district, Long Xuyen province (now My Hoa Hung commune, Long Xuyen town, An Giang province), young man Ton Duc Thang decided to intending to go to Saigon to find a job and orient his life to the working class. Uncle Ton took the entrance exam to the Asian Mechanical School for the course 1915 - 1917. Currently, at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum, there is still an original book registering students enrolled in courses at this school from 1906 to 1966. . In August 1920, he returned from France to Saigon to work as a worker for KROFF and CIE. Influenced by the Russian October Revolution and learning a lot from the struggle experiences of French workers, Uncle Ton campaigned to establish the first Red Union in the city. The secret union developed among workers of Ba Son factory, Faci company, Cho Quan lighting house... From 1920 to 1925, the number of members increased to 300 people with Uncle Ton as president. This is the first Trade Union organization in Vietnam with the purpose of supporting and fighting to defend the rights of workers and fight against capitalist imperialism. Under the leadership of the Red Congress, the struggle movement of city workers during this period exploded strongly. Typically, the strike demanding increased wages and half-day off on payday of Ba Son Waterworks workers broke out on August 4, 1925 and lasted until August 12, 1925. The strike was successful, but in order to support the struggle movement of Chinese workers and working people by "holding back" the battleship J. Mi-S-Le under orders from the French government, it needed urgent repairs to bring went to China to suppress the revolutionary movement. The strike of Ba Son workers continued in the form of a walkout, prolonging the repair of the warship for up to 4 months. Thus, this struggle, in addition to demanding economic rights and improving working conditions, also has a political nature, especially activating the sense of international solidarity of the Vietnamese working class. The strike of Ba Son workers under the leadership of the Red Trade Union organization opened a new period of struggle for the Vietnamese working class. The period of struggle was organized, led and supported by all workers and working people. The struggle movement has gone from spontaneity to a level of self-awareness, which is a good basis for accepting Marxism-Leninism. On November 19, 1975, as President, Uncle Ton visited Ba Son factory and recorded it in the factory's souvenir book. On August 12, 1993, the Ministry of Culture issued a decision to recognize Ba Son as a historical relic. Source: Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union

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Hoc Mon District Palace

Hoc Mon District Palace is located at No. 1, Ly Nam De Street, Hoc Mon Town, (next to the District People's Committee headquarters) and is the place where many outstanding fighting events have been recorded throughout the long history from 1885 to the Southern days. Complete liberation of the People of 18 Betel Garden Villages. After defeating Chi Hoa Fort, the French colonialists built a 3-storey wooden house here to use as a military post. When Tran Tu Ca took office as Governor of the Palace, he used the Station as the Palace of Binh Long district. Originally a cunning drunkard of the French colonialists, Tran Tu Ca was led by a group led by Mr. Phan Van Hon (Quan Hon) and Nguyen Van Qua (Chanh Lanh Binh) of nearly 1,000 insurgents who came to burn the District Palace, captured and head cut off in the middle of the market. That was February 8, 1885, At Dau Tet. Afterwards, Hoc Mon District Palace was rebuilt with a blue stone foundation, brick walls, and a defense system from the upper floors to the fence. The architecture is similar to the Military Fort, so the locals call it Hoc Mon Fort. Tran took over from Tran Tu Ca as Governor of Ngon district, moving to Tra District and then Tho District. This was a long period of time when the people of the Hoc Mon region suffered from many cruel and despicable scenes from the French colonialists and their oligarchic henchmen mentioned above. With the indomitable tradition of Hoc Mon people. On June 4, 1930, around 6 a.m. in front of the District Palace, hundreds of Hoc Mon people protested demanding "abolition of poll tax, reduction of license and market taxes, and granting land to poor farmers." Tra District invited the leaders into the Palace to negotiate, but they cunningly arrested them, including Mr. Le Van Uoi (Secretary of Tan Thoi Nhi Commune), who was the leader of the protest. People were undaunted and fiercely demanded that Tea District release those detained. The protest group became more and more crowded, the fighting spirit spread somewhat, causing Tra District to give in. On the one hand, they released the detained people, on the other hand, they called the officials in Saigon for help. 2 hours later, the struggle was led by two men, Blachole and Nobbot, who opened fire on the protest group, causing many casualties. But the most impressive historical event at Hoc Mon District Palace was the Southern Uprising on November 23, 1940. Hoc Mon Fort is very solid, built of green stone like a fortress, about 15 meters high, has a gun emplacement and a defense system with battlements guarded by a platoon of green soldiers. On November 22, 1940, France reinforced one more platoon to deal with the situation. On the afternoon of November 22, 1940, Mr. Do Van Coi's army broke into the town, disguised as civilians, ambushed behind the Station waiting for orders to rob the Station. Another army wing has the task of destroying bridges, cutting down trees blocking roads, and occupying offices and houses... The army wing from Phuoc Vinh An, Tan Thong, Tan An Hoi, Tan Phu Trung is led by Mr. Pham Van Sang and Dang Cong Binh commanded, started from Ben Do hamlet, attacked the house, killed 1 person, collected 4 guns, and took control of the situation here (Tan Phu Trung). Immediately this army was ordered to pull back to Hoc Mon. The Long Tuy Thuong army was commanded by Mr. Bui Van Hoat. The army of General Long Tuy Trung was commanded by Mr. Do Van Day and Le Binh Dang. At around 24:00 on the night of November 22, 1940, the sound of artillery fire had not yet been heard in Saigon. After consulting, the army commanders united to attack the enemy's post. Immediately the troops headed straight to Fort Hoc Mon, where District Chief Bui Ngoc Tho resided. Two insurgents named Nghe and Kinh volunteered to enter the front gate and sacrificed their lives. Insurgents from all directions rushed into the Fort like water bursting its banks. Faced with the power of the insurgents and the masses, the soldiers in the Station no longer had the spirit to resist and fled in disarray. The insurgents completely occupied the inside of the station, but upstairs, the enemy still stubbornly used guns to shoot sporadically, at the same time calling Saigon and Thu Dau Mot for emergency help. Because he was eager to capture the name of Tho District, comrade Do Van Day climbed up to the upper floor of the Station by clinging to the gutter. Halfway up, he was hit by bullets, the comrade fell and died later. The battle was at a standstill when enemy reinforcements arrived. Unable to hold out, the insurgents withdrew from the town, dispersed to the villages, the armed forces withdrew to Ben Do hamlet (Tan Phu Trung) and then moved to My Hanh hamlet (Duc Hoa). Although the attack on Hoc Mon Fort (later called Hoc Mon District Palace) failed, it left a deep impression in the hearts of all civilians admiring the courage of revolutionary soldiers in the fight against colonialism. steal the country. During the historic Ho Chi Minh campaign, at 7:00 a.m. on April 30, 1975, Hoc Mon town was completely liberated, the National flag fluttered above the District Palace, where District Chief Nguyen Nhu Sang and his gang sai has been running away since last night. Today, Hoc Mon District Palace is chosen as the District Museum, where many documents are displayed, illustrating the ups and downs of historical periods as well as the revolutionary fighting spirit of the army and people in Hoc Mon district over the past two years. resistance war against French colonialism and American imperialism. A monument placed in front of the Hoc Mon District Palace relic represents the indomitable sacrifice of the army and people of 18 Betel Garden Villages, recognized as a national historical and cultural relic. Source: Hoc Mon District People's Committee

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WARRIORS' MEMORIAL AREA AT THREE GIONG FORCES, NATIONAL HISTORICAL MONITOR

Nga Ba Giong relic is a revolutionary historical relic located in Hamlet 5, Xuan Thoi Thuong commune, Hoc Mon district. Surrounded by three roads: Phan Van Hon, Nguyen Van Bua and Provincial Road 19. Nga Ba Giong relic site is a memorial site for historical events in two wars against foreign invaders. Recognized as a national historical site in 2002. Giong Junction (also fully known as Giong Bang Lang Junction) is located in Xuan Thoi Tay village, part of 18 old betel garden villages formed from 1698 to 1731. For a long time, Giong Junction is a place with a folk name that has entered the history of the hometown of 18 betel garden villages of Hoc Mon - Ba Diem. Legend has it that in the past, this place was a relatively high land and a place where many linden trees grew, so this place got its name from there. After the Southern Uprising (November 23, 1940) failed, the French colonialists increased their repression and fierce terror against the revolutionary movement in the Hoc Mon - Ba Diem region. They set up three shooting ranges in Hoc Mon to kill Party leaders and patriotic comrades from their hometown of Hoc Mon and surrounding areas. Giong intersection is the third shooting range to record the heinous crimes of the French enemy and his henchmen against the people of Hoc Mon. Learning from the experience of 2 previous shooting ranges (1 at the old theater in the center of Hoc Mon District, 1 next to the well behind Hoc Mon Hospital today), they executed public shootings, forcing people to come and watch for the purpose of intimidation. revolutionary spirit of Hoc Mon people. But that firing squad backfired. The Hoc Mon people witnessed with their own eyes the cruelty of the French colonialists and the noble sacrifices of the communist soldiers, so their patriotic fire flared up even more fiercely. . For this third shooting range, they did not dare to build it near the center of the District anymore, but moved it to the Giong Junction area as a desolate, sparsely populated area to avoid people's resistance. Here, they built a shooting range with a solid mound of land 12m long, 2.2m high, in front of which were planted 6 shooting posts, each 1.7m high, the shooting direction facing the field (Ba Tram Lac). In 1941, here they secretly executed many times without letting the people see, hundreds of communist soldiers and patriots were killed by them. With the extremely sacred historical significance of Giong Junction, the place that marked the barbaric crimes of the French invaders, the place that demonstrated the indomitable fighting will and noble sacrifices of our comrades and compatriots later on. the Southern Uprising (November 23, 1940); After the complete liberation of the South (April 30, 1975), Hoc Mon district quickly restored and embellished the Nga Giong Junction revolutionary historical relic site to educate traditional generations of youth. This place has become a tourist attraction and a place to organize traditional festivals during major annual holidays of Hoc Mon district and the city, especially the anniversary of Southern Uprising Day (November 23). Currently, with the consent of the city, the district is renovating and building Giong Junction into "Giong Junction Martyrs' Memorial Area". Source: Hoc Mon electronic information portal

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Lang Le Bau Co relic site

Lang Le Bau Co relic site is located in Tan Nhut commune, Binh Chanh district, Ho Chi Minh City. Lang Le Bau Co is associated with the resistance war against the French invasion in 1948 with major battles that went down in history. Lang Le Bau Co relic was recognized as a city-level historical relic in 2003. The reason it is called Lang Le Bau Co relic area is because the name of Lang Le Bau Co relic area was given by local people. The hamlet was established next to the interlaced canals and rivers. Lang Le Bau Co is located inside a large field with many shrimp, crabs, and fish. Along with many species of birds such as mallards, storks, teal, nuthatches, gongs, partridges, herons, and red armpits come to feed here. Therefore, Tan Nhut people call it by the familiar and rustic name Lang Le Bau Co. Lang Le Bau Co relic is considered the gateway to move to the center of Vuon Thom base and attack the enemy headquarters in Saigon. Previously, Lang Le Bau Co relic area was originally a field of overgrown reeds. On April 15, 1948, the French colonialists sent 3 thousand soldiers and many modern weapons to simultaneously attack the Lang Le Bau Co area to destroy the Vuon Thom base. At that time, the revolutionary armed forces in Lang Le - Bau, because of their small force and rudimentary weapons, had the help of local people along with the advantage of terrain. After just over half a day of fighting, it turned to attack, causing the French army to suffer a large number of casualties. The victory at Lang Le Bau Co killed 300 enemies, captured 30 mercenaries, and destroyed many machines, military vehicles, and guns of all kinds of the enemy. However, on our side, there are many officers and soldiers who heroically sacrificed their lives at a very young age. On October 14, 1966, in Lang Le, the Republic of Vietnam Army Ranger Battalion was destroyed by tourist militia. Lang Le Bau Co relic site has great historical significance for the people of Saigon in particular and the whole country in general. Faced with hatred for the French colonialists, Lang Le Bau Co's army and people fought a war of great historical significance that opened the door for our side and the enemy. For our side, the battle opened the door to heroism in a strong resistance position. As for the enemy, they had to retreat into a strategic position and were destroyed. The French colonialists could no longer form a strategy to defeat the Viet Minh. Moreover, at Vuon Thom base, Lang Le Bau Co also took place a determined battle to protect our base and destroy all sabotage plans of the enemy. Lang Le Bau Co relic area, after the Dong Khoi movement in 1960, was also a logistics and springboard for the armed forces to liberate Long An - Saigon - Gia Dinh. To commemorate the sacrifices of our compatriots and soldiers, in 1988 Binh Chanh district built a historical building in Lang Le Bau Co land with an area of ​​1000m2. Source: Ho Chi Minh City Electronic Information Newspaper

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Cu Chi Tunnels historical relic site

Located about 70 km northwest of the center of Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels is a miniature of the transformation and creativity of the army and people of Cu Chi during the long and fierce resistance war for 30 years. fight against invaders, win independence and freedom for the Fatherland. With the scale of its feat, Cu Chi Tunnels entered the history of the heroic struggle of the Vietnamese people as a legend of the 20th century and became a famous landmark in the world. With only rudimentary tools such as a hoe blade and a shovel, a unique and one-of-a-kind wonder of fighting the enemy has been created with about 250 km of tunnels spreading like a spider web in the ground, with continuous constructions. with tunnels such as: Trenches, emplacements, fighting nests, bunkers for dining, sleeping, meetings, activities, military medicine, food storage warehouses, wells, Hoang Cam kitchen... The real stories from the tunnels have exceeded human imagination. The tunnel is 3 to 8 meters deep underground, the height is only enough for one person to walk on their knees. The first tunnel at the edge of the forest has an underground well that provides drinking and living water for the entire tunnel area. The well is 15m deep and clear. The tunnel system consists of 3 floors, from the "backbone" radiating countless long and short branches that connect with each other, some branches reaching out to the Saigon River. The first floor is 3m above the ground, resistant to artillery shells and the weight of tanks and armored vehicles. The second floor is 5m above the ground and can withstand small bombs. The last floor is 8 to 10 meters above the ground, which is very safe. The way up and down between the basement floors is arranged with secret hatch covers. Above is discreet camouflage, looking like extruded termite mounds, along the tunnel there are vents. Connected to the tunnels, there are large tunnels for resting, a place to store weapons and food, a well, a Hoang Cam kitchen, a command tunnel, a surgical tunnel... There are also large tunnels and roofs. The roof is airy and cleverly camouflaged for watching movies and performing arts. Also from this tunnel, the US Crimp (trap) operation with 3,000 troops, Sedarfall operation with 12,000 soldiers, with tanks and maximum support aircraft, aimed to turn Cu Chi into a "destruction free zone". destroy" has been smashed. Cu Chi truly deserves the title "land of steel and bronze" through 20 years of persistent fighting. With the value and stature of the victory summed up by the blood and efforts of tens of thousands of soldiers and compatriots, the Cu Chi tunnel base has been recognized by the Ministry of Culture as a special national monument. Since the return of peace, tens of thousands of tourist groups with millions of people of all skin colors and ethnicities around the world have visited Cu Chi tunnels. From General Secretaries of the Communist Party, Heads of State, to politicians, generals, scientists, philosophers, writers, journalists, American veterans... have set foot in the tunnels with all emotions and admiration for the heroic land. A politician in the Federal Republic of Germany said: "For many years I have been skeptical about the struggle of the Vietnamese people. How can a small and poor country defeat a large and rich country like America? But when I came here, going through the 70m tunnel, I was able to answer that question myself." Source: Ho Chi Minh City Historical Relics

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Nha Rong Wharf - Ho Chi Minh Museum (Ho Chi Minh City Branch)

Nha Rong Wharf is one of the historical relics associated with the great President Ho Chi Minh's path to national salvation. Nha Rong Wharf or Ho Chi Minh Museum started out as a major commercial port of Saigon. This trading port is located on the Saigon River and was built in 1863, and more than 2 years later, in 1864, this Nha Rong was completed, on the area near Khanh Hoi bridge. Construction of Nha Rong began on March 4, 1863, by the "Sea Shipping Company" to build a store to serve as a residence for the General Director and a place to sell train tickets. The roof is decorated with a dragon image, in the middle instead of a pearl is a badge with the image of "Horse head and anchor". The "Horse Head" insignia refers to the time when in France, this company specialized in road transport with horses pulling carts, while the "Anchor" symbol symbolizes ships. In 1919, the company was allowed to build a wharf with reinforced cement but could not do so. It took until March 1930 to complete the new wharf, which had only one wharf but was 430m long. In 1955, after the French colonialists failed in Vietnam, Saigon Trade was transferred to the southern government of our country to manage. The government restored the roof and replaced the two old dragons with two other dragons with heads facing outward. With a construction area of ​​nearly 1,500 square meters, the remaining area is a green garden with cool air and a romantic setting of more than 400 precious trees from all over the country gathered here to show off their beauty and fragrance, especially especially the banyan tree of the late General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh and the bodhi tree of the President of India. In 1965, Nha Rong was used by the US military as the headquarters of the US Military Aid Receiving Agency. In 1975, after the country was unified, Dragon House, the symbol of Saigon port, was managed by the Vietnam Seaway Department. Nha Rong Wharf is currently the Ho Chi Minh Museum, Ho Chi Minh City Branch, one of the museum branches and souvenirs about President Ho Chi Minh in the country. Because here, on June 5, 1911, young man Nguyen Tat Thanh (later Ho Chi Minh) boarded a train to work as a kitchen assistant to have the opportunity to go to Europe. Next was the day Uncle Ho left to find a way to save the country in Vietnam. Nha Rong Harbor is a place to preserve many priceless documents and artifacts to help future generations better understand the life and great revolutionary career of the Father of the Nation. The museum is built into 12 galleries with about 170 data, images and artifacts. Not only that, this is also an address for people to come and learn about the life and revolutionary career of Uncle Ho. Nha Rong Wharf is also a destination that attracts millions of domestic and international tourists. From the above great values ​​and meanings, Nha Rong Harbor deserves to be a national historical relic that we need to preserve, honor as well as propagate and promote to friends in five continents. Nha Rong Wharf will forever be a great pride of the entire nation. Source: Department of Cultural Heritage

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Independence Palace

The Independence Palace today is called the Reunification Palace or the Thong Nhat School Association. This was once the residence and workplace of the President of the Republic of Vietnam. The Independence Palace is currently classified as a special national monument by the Vietnamese government. In 1962, Ngo Dinh Diem built the project with the design of the building by architect Ngo Viet Thu. In 1868, after occupying Luc Tinh Cochinchina, the French colonialists built a mansion here. The ding was originally the residence of the governor of Cochinchina. Since 1887, when the French president signed the decree establishing the Indochina Federation, the independence palace became the French governor-general in Indochina. In 1954, with the defeat at Dien Bien Phu and according to the Geneva Accords, the French expeditionary force had to withdraw from Vietnam. On September 7, 1954, the High Commissioner of the French Military Command in Indochina, on behalf of France, returned the Independence Palace to the representative of the Saigon government, Prime Minister Ngo Dinh Diem. On February 27, 1962, there was a coup. Two Saigon army pilots or bombers collapsed the entire main left wing of the Palace. Since it was impossible to restore it, Ngo Dinh Diem decided to Construction of the palace began on July 1, 1962. During the construction of the new palace, Ngo Dinh Diem's ​​family moved to live at Gia Long Palace. While the project was being built, Ngo Dinh Diem was killed by a coup faction on November 2, 1963. Therefore, on the inauguration day of the palace, the person presiding over the ceremony was Nguyen Van Thieu - Chairman of the National Leadership Committee. . The person who lived the longest at the Independence Palace was Nguyen Van Thieu. This is the headquarters of the Saigon government, where many foreign military interventions were witnessed in the brutal war in Vietnam and where many anti-people policies were born. President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu. With the Ho Chi Minh campaign on April 30, 1975, Tank number 390 rammed through the gate of the Independence Palace to enter the palace. At 11:30 a.m. on the same day, Lieutenant Bui Quang Than, commander of the company commanding vehicle 843, lowered flag 36 and raised the flag of the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam. The flag fluttering on the roof of the Independence Palace ended 30 years of arduous and heroic war for the Vietnamese people. At this moment, the last President of the Republic of Vietnam, Duong Van Minh, and the entire cabinet of the Saigon government, announced their unconditional surrender to Ho Chi Minh's campaign of complete victory over the people of the two Souths. Bac has reunited as a family. Independence Palace has been recognized by the state as a historical and cultural relic. In addition to the names independence palace, there are also a number of other names such as Governor General's Palace, Presidential Palace or another name, Dragon's Head Palace. Architect Ngo Viet Thu has harmoniously combined modern architectural art with traditional Eastern architecture. The entire Palace is shaped like the word Cat, which means good and lucky. The center of the Independence Palace is the location of the national document presentation room on the top floor, Tu Phuong. The mouth-shaped main door promotes education and self-expression. The architectural beauty of the Palace is also shown by the stylized floral curtain. This is a modification from the image of the Hue Imperial Palace, which increases the beauty of the palace. Usable area is 20,000 m², divided into 95 rooms. Each room here has a unique function with architecture and decoration suitable for its intended use. After 1975, the main house continued to be used in some circles to serve tourists. At the corner of Princess Huyen Tran Street - Nguyen Thi Minh Khai before 1975 was the living area of ​​the Guard crew who flew the plane for Nguyen Van Thieu. Currently, it has been renovated into a lunch break area and collective kitchen for Thong Nhat hall staff. The two-storey building with an area of ​​160 m², under Nguyen Du street, before 1975 was the headquarters of the Democratic Party, and after 1975, it was the workplace of the board of directors. In addition to the above buildings in the left corner of the palace on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai street, Thong Nhat Hall also has a 4m Van Giap Duong house built on a high mound. Independence Palace is not only a unique architectural work but it is also a historical testament. The Independence Palace has accompanied our country through many ups and downs of history. Its solidity has left a lifetime of valuable lessons for our children and grandchildren about patriotism and resilience in the lives of our ancestors. ta. Source: Ho Chi Minh City electronic information portal

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Thanh Nhan Pagoda

Thanh Nhan Pagoda (Linh Son Tu) is the Party's secret revolutionary base, the Ancestral Church is the meeting place, printing of leaflets, and accommodation for revolutionary cadres active in the period before the August Revolution of 1945 and when France temporarily occupied Hanoi (1947- 1949). A number of officers who sacrificed heroically at the pagoda in March 1949 were buried at Mai Dich cemetery - Hanoi. Thanh Nhan Pagoda (Linh Son Tu) is the secret revolutionary base of the Party and the church. The group is a meeting place, printing leaflets, and accommodation for revolutionary cadres active in the period before the August Revolution of 1945 and when the French temporarily occupied Hanoi (1947- 1949). A number of officers who sacrificed heroically at the pagoda in March 1949 were buried at Mai Dich cemetery - Hanoi. Located to the south of the ancient Thang Long citadel, close to the O Cau Den area, there is a pagoda called Thanh Nhan Pagoda in its literal name, Linh Son Tu in its literal name. Thanh Nhan Pagoda is currently located at alley 331 Tran Khat Chan. Thanh Nhan Pagoda is located in a complex of relics including Lac Nghiep Communal House in the East, close to the pagoda, a little further away are An Cu Communal House, Luong Yen Communal House. Thanh Nhan Pagoda is located on a mound that people here used to call a mountain, engraved on the ancient stone stele "Linh Son Bao Tu" carved in the year Canh Hung 20 (1759), during the Le Dynasty. Monk Chinh Minh, the abbot of Linh Son pagoda at that time, wrote as follows: "Now in Ong Mac land, Thanh Nhan village in the capital, there is a land with a towering mountain of land. That mountain has a vein leading from West Lake, flowing to the To Lich River, on the right there is Bach Ho, on the left there is Thanh Long, in front is a robin, behind is a feathered bird, as far as the eye can see, it is truly a first-class quiet land. most of all". Thanh Nhan Pagoda has a large scale. The three-entrance structure is shown in the form of pillars, with a main gate. The main pagoda is located on the highest position compared to the supporting structures and faces south, overlooking the courtyard and lotus pond of the pagoda. The pagoda has a "Dinh" shaped structure, gabled walls, and tiled roof. The ridge and the embankment are raised high, decorated with rosettes on the top, and in the middle of the ridge is the great pagoda "Linh Son Tu". The decoration in the main pagoda's architecture is gentle, the themes and motifs are mainly in the artistic style of the Nguyen Dynasty, such as: apricot bamboo stems, seal patterns, concentrated on the mesmerizing parts. Along with the main temple architecture, there is an ancestral house with five compartments. The temple also has a model electric house. Currently, Thanh Nhan Pagoda still preserves a rich amount of relics in both quantity and artistic value. Typically, there are ancient stone steles (9 steles). The system of Buddha statues, Mother Goddess statues, and Patriarch statues includes 61 large and small statues. Two bronze bells were cast in the year of Tu Duc (1848). Other artifacts: horizontal boards, parallel sentences... are products of the Nguyen Dynasty. On May 28, 2003, Thanh Nhan Pagoda - Linh Son Tu was ranked by the Hanoi People's Committee as a historical architectural and artistic relic by Decision No. 2942/QD-UB. What we cannot mention is that in the early years of the resistance war against the French colonial invaders, Thanh Nhan Pagoda was a base for raising underground revolutionary comrades, a place where documents were printed and hidden. Party leaflets, in the fierce and persistent struggle, there were comrades who heroically sacrificed their lives at this pagoda. A number of other comrades later took on the responsibility of the Party and the State, they became heroes. witnesses of the historical period, and also witnesses affirming the positive contribution of Thanh Nhan Pagoda in the cause of fighting to protect Hanoi Capital, protecting the Fatherland, creating more motivation to promote the war. The revolution quickly led to brilliant victory. On August 5, 2005, Thanh Nhan Pagoda was labeled a revolutionary historical relic. Today, the pagoda is also an address for generous-hearted Buddhists to contribute and share with many difficult situations in society through very practical and humane charity works such as cooking rice. , charity porridge for cancer patients in difficult circumstances at two K hospitals (Addresses Quan Su and Thanh Tri). Organize gift distribution programs combined with medical examination and treatment for people in remote areas; eye surgery program for the poor; distribute wheelchairs to disabled people. Coordinate with the Health Department to organize charity clinics for the poor right at the temple. Source: Phuong Thanh Nhan website

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Lang Pagoda

Lang Pagoda is located in Lang village. Lang or Ke Lang is the name of Yen Lang village, now in Lang Thuong ward, Dong Da district, Hanoi. Lang Pagoda has many unique characteristics, because this is a temple worshiping Buddha and Saints, associated with a famous figure of that era, Zen Master Tu Dao Hanh. During the Ly Dynasty (1010 - 1225), Buddhism flourished. Many temples were built and expanded. In Thang Long and Hanoi, during this period many pagodas were restored and built such as Tran Quoc, Hoe Nhai, One Pillar, Kim Lien and Lang pagodas. Among them, Lang Pagoda has many unique characteristics, because this is a temple worshiping Buddha and Saints, associated with a famous figure of that era, Zen Master Tu Dao Hanh. Lang Pagoda is located in Lang village. Lang or Ke Lang is the name of Yen Lang village, now in Lang Thuong ward, Dong Da district, Hanoi. Lang Pagoda is located right next to Lang Pagoda street in this ward. Lang Pagoda was built during the reign of King Ly Than Tong (1128 - 1138) right on the old house of Mr. and Mrs. Tu Vinh, who gave birth to the famous Zen master Tu Dao Hanh. Zen master Tu Dao Hanh once practiced at Phat Tich Pagoda (Sai ​​Son - Hanoi) and according to the book Hoan Long district chi, Tu Dao Hanh once went to Tay Thien to study Buddhist magic, knew how to ride clouds, step on water, fly into the sky, and crawl down. Earth, immeasurable magic. After Tu Dao Hanh went to Sai Son mountain to practice, the reincarnation was reincarnated as the son of Sung Hien marquis, (Ly Nhan Tong's younger brother) and was passed down to the throne as Ly Than Tong.(1). Lang Pagoda, in addition to worshiping Buddha, also worships Tu Dao Hanh and Ly Than Tong. Lang Pagoda's literal name is Chieu Zen Tu. The stele creating the statue of Chieu Thien Pagoda (Chieu Thien creates the image of self-compassion) was engraved in the 4th year of Thinh Duc (1656) and still kept at the pagoda, explaining the name of the pagoda as follows: "The blessed land and the sacred world only have the best Chieu Thien pagoda." . Because it has a clear good omen, it is called "Chieu". This is the birthplace of Zen Master Dao Hanh, so it is called Zen. Researching pagodas and pagoda statues of the Ly Dynasty, Associate Professor. Tran Lam Bien wrote: "A third type of pagoda originated from the Ly dynasty, which is Lang pagoda. Like Thay Pagoda and 2 Keo Pagodas (Nam Dinh, Thai Binh), this is a pagoda with a "temple"-like architecture whose temple properties in ancient times were probably quite strong. In addition to worshiping Buddha with many precious statues, great attention has been given to worshiping Saint Tu Dao Hanh as a "Taoist" ancestor. Sometimes people forget that it is a pagoda, and Tu is a monk, so his successor was once Mr. Thong or Ms. Tu as a shaman with elements of witchcraft. That's why it's difficult to find ancient towers or ancestral houses here. The above explanations are completely reasonable when we explore this temple. The pagoda has 2 three-entrance gates, of which the outer three-entrance gate is believed by researchers to have the ceremonial gate of the royal palace of the Le Trung Hung period (1533-1789) with 4 large square pillars and three small curved roofs attached to it. column rib. This three-entrance gate is considered a model three-entrance gate for other cultural works restored later such as Voi Phuc temple gate, Tay Phuong pagoda gate and Kim Lien communal house gate (Hanoi). The custom stele of Chieu Thien pagoda praises the scenery of Lang pagoda: "This world is at the top of all three thousand worlds. This Zen realm surpasses the thirty-six realms of Zen. It is truly a most famous place, no temple in the world can compare to it. The good energy of Phuong Thanh on the right spreads everywhere, the To Lich river on the left circles around. Nhi Ha thousands of miles around the capital meanders like green dragons flocking back and forth, Tan Vien mountain range is full of beautiful air heading in, like white tigers playing lutes coming to meet. This is the most beautiful scene in the Son Nam region The sacred land molds wealth and talented people; Heaven gave birth to a Holy mother, a child of Buddha."

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Tran Quoc Pagoda

Located on an island east of West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda has always been considered one of the most famous landscapes in the capital city of Thang Long, now in Tay Ho district. Legend has it that the pagoda was built during the reign of Ly Nam De (541-547) in Yen Hoa village, near the banks of the Red River with the name "Khai Quoc" (meaning opening the country). During the reign of King Ly Nhan Tong, Queen Mother Y Lan went to the pagoda many times to discuss with the monks. During the reign of King Le Thai Tong (1434-1442), the king changed the pagoda's name to An Quoc Pagoda. Every year, the Red River's water level rises and erodes, causing riverbanks to collapse. Therefore, in 1615 during the reign of King Le Kinh Tong, Yen Phu villagers moved the pagoda to the Kim Nguu (Golden Fish) mound, where during the Ly and Tran dynasties, many palaces were built here such as Thuy Hoa palace, Thuy Hoa palace, Pagoda palace. Ham Nguyen serves the king's rest and relaxation. Around the 17th century, Lord Trinh built Co Ngu dike (later called Co Ngu citadel, now Thanh Nien road), so there was a road connecting the dike with Golden Fish island. During the reign of King Le Hy Tong in the Chinh Hoa era (1681-1705), the pagoda was renamed Tran Quoc. The horizontal panel with the words "Tran Quoc Tu" hanging in the current worship hall was made from that time. In 1821, King Minh Mang visited the pagoda and gave 20 taels of silver to repair it. In 1842, King Thieu Tri visited the pagoda, gave a large gold coin and 200 francs, and renamed the pagoda Tran Bac. But the name Tran Quoc Pagoda dates back to the reign of King Le Hy Tong and has been known by people to this day. Due to many restorations and repairs, the pagoda's architecture is an adaptation of the architectural styles of periods such as: In the years 1624, 1628 and 1639 (Lord Trinh's reign), the pagoda was restored and expanded; During the Tay Son period, the pagoda fell into disrepair. At that time, local residents asked to be allowed to repair the pagoda. The largest restoration was in the year of At Hoi, Gia Long 14. In 2010, the renovation was to celebrate the 1000th Anniversary of Thang Long - Hanoi and the 6th World Buddhist Summit held in Vietnam. Nam in November 2010. Like most other temples in our country, the structure and interior of Tran Quoc Pagoda have an arrangement of many layers of houses with three main temples: the front hall, the incense burning house and the upper hall in the shape of the letter Cong. The front hall faces west, on both sides of the incense burning house and the upper palace are two corridors. Behind the upper palace is the bell tower. The pagoda's bell tower is a three-compartment temple with a match-stacked roof, located on the main hall axis. The layout of the bell tower behind the pagoda is similar to the layout at Keo Pagoda (Thai Binh). On the right is the ancestral house and on the left is the stele house. In the temple, there are currently 14 steles kept. The stele engraved in 1815 has an essay by Dr. Pham Quy Thich recording the repair of the pagoda after a long period of ruin. This work began in 1813 and ended in 1815. Behind the pagoda there are a number of ancient tower tombs from the Vinh Huu and Canh Hung dynasties (18th century). The pagoda campus has a six-degree lotus stupa built in 1998. The large stupa has 11 floors and is 15m high. Each floor of the tower has 6 arched doorways, in each of which is placed a precious stone statue of Amitabha Buddha. The top of the tower has a nine-storey lotus platform (called the Nine-Rank Lotus [1]) also made of precious stones. This stupa was built symmetrically with the large Bodhi tree given by the President of India when he visited Hanoi in 1959. Venerable Thich Thanh Nha, Member of the Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, Abbot of Tran Pagoda Quoc, explained that symmetry as: "The lotus symbolizes the true Buddha nature, like the nature born in the mud without being contaminated. Bodhi is enlightenment, supreme wisdom. All have meanings. the essence and phenomena of dharmas". This ancient pagoda still preserves many valuable artifacts such as the set of worship statues in the upper palace. These are statues that are meticulously crafted, elaborate and have their own unique beauty. Most worth mentioning is the statue of Sakyamuni entering Nirvana which is considered one of the most beautiful Nirvana statues in Vietnam. Based on its architectural, landscape and historical values, in the past, the Institute of the Far East and the Ancients ranked Tran Quoc Pagoda as the 10th historical building in the entire Indochina region. In 1962, the pagoda was recognized at the National level in Decision No. 313VH-VP dated April 28, 1962. In the epitaph "Recreating Tran Quoc Pagoda" composed by Doctor of Ky Hoi Faculty in the 40th year of Canh Hung, Pham Lap Trai, praised: "Standing on high and admiring the pagoda's scenery, the clouds nest in the bottom of the water, the blue-green lake surface makes tourists are excited. The sound of the temple bell calls anyone to wake up from their mundane dreams..." Tran Quoc Pagoda was once praised by foreign tourists as one of the most beautiful religious works in the world. From a distance, it looks like a blooming lotus. Located in the landscape of West Lake, in each season, visitors come here to feel the different beauty of the meditation place. In spring, the pagoda is a highlight in the panorama of sparkling beautiful West Lake scenery. In the summer, cool breezes fill the space, making visitors clearly feel the change in space, as if being cooled by a meditation door. In the fall, when we come to the temple, the sunshine and wind make our minds calm down, thinking about and repenting of the mundane world. In winter, thin mist spreads across the lake, covering the landscape, making the pagoda dark and quiet. [1] Nine levels of lotus flowers - 9 levels of lotus flowers include: Upper level upper level, High level middle level, High level lower level; Upper middle class, middle class middle class, middle class lower birth; The lower class is born in the upper class, the lower class is born in the middle class, and the lower class is born in the lower class. Those are the nine levels of the Western realm of bliss that we dwell in when we fall. The nine-piece lotus flower is a unique Buddhist structure found only in our country. There are currently only 3 rotatable wooden buildings left, with high visual artistic value and the combined meaning of many lines of Buddhist thought. religion, combining Pure Land Buddhism in worshiping Maitreya, Zen Buddhism and Tantric Buddhism in experimenting with ideas whose meanings appear on carved panels... These towers were built in the 19th century. 17,18, at three pagodas: But Thap pagoda (Bac Ninh); Giam Pagoda and Dong Ngo Pagoda (Hai Duong). The nine-piece lotus flower not only carries the message of compassion, altruism, and charity of Buddhism but also represents the development of the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect in our country. Source: Hanoi Department of Tourism

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One Pillar Pagoda

The pagoda was built in 1049, the first year of the reign of Sung Hung Dai Bao of King Thai Tong of the Ly Dynasty. Legend has it that at that time, King Thai Tong was old and his father had a son, so he often went to pray at pagodas. One night the king had a dream and saw Avalokiteshvara Buddha appearing on a lotus platform in a square lake in the west of the citadel, holding a baby boy and giving it to the king. Then, sure enough, the king gave birth to a son. Seeing the fulfillment, the king immediately ordered a pagoda to be built to worship Avalokiteśvara Buddha. One Pillar Pagoda is an architectural complex consisting of a pagoda and a tower in the middle of the lake, originally called Dien Huu pagoda and Lien Hoa tower. This monument has long been known as the One Pillar Pagoda. The far pagoda is located west of Thang Long citadel, in Ngoc Thanh village, Ngoc Ha, now the location behind Uncle Ho's Mausoleum. The pagoda was built on a square lake, in the middle of the lake there is a stone pillar, about two meters high, nine meters in circumference, at the top of the pillar is a small tiled pagoda, shaped like a lotus flower rising from the water, hence the name of the pagoda. Nhat Tru Pagoda or One Pillar Pagoda. The pagoda was built in 1049, the first year of the reign of Sung Hung Dai Bao of King Thai Tong of the Ly Dynasty. Legend has it that at that time, King Thai Tong was old but had no son yet, so he often went to pray at pagodas. One night the king had a dream and saw Avalokiteshvara Buddha appearing on a lotus platform in a square lake in the west of the citadel, holding a baby boy and giving it to the king. Then, sure enough, the king gave birth to a son. Seeing the fulfillment, the king immediately ordered a pagoda to be built to worship Avalokiteśvara Buddha. When the pagoda was finished, the king summoned all the Buddhist monks and nuns in the capital to stand around, chant sutras for seven days and nights, and build a large temple next to it to worship Buddha, called Dien Huu pagoda. In 1105, King Ly Nhan Tong repaired the pagoda and erected a white stone tower in front of Dien Huu pagoda called Bach Tuynh tower. The tower is 13 meters high. From the tower to the One Pillar Pagoda, go through a rainbow corridor. Every month, on the full moon day and the first day of the month, the king, his queens, concubines, concubines and courtiers go to the temple to worship Buddha. Especially on the 8th day of the fourth lunar month every year, the day Buddha was born, the king would go to the temple one night in advance, fasting to perform the Buddha-bathing ceremony the next day. On this day, many Buddhist monks, nuns and people from all over come to attend, creating a big festival in the capital. On this day, there is a life release ceremony at the temple. The freeing ceremony began right after the Buddha bathing ceremony. The king stood on a high platform, holding a bird in his hand and letting it fly away. Then the monks, nuns, and lay men and women raced to each release one bird, the shadow of the bird. flying through the sky. Old history records that in the eighth year of Long Phu (1108), the king ordered 12,000 pounds of bronze to be cast into a large bell called Giac The Chung (bell to awaken people), to hang at Dien Huu pagoda. A Phuong communal house was built with green stone eight meters high, and on the roof of the communal house were large iron bars to hang bells. But after the bell was cast, it didn't ring, so it had to be left in the field. For a long time forgotten, the bell became a turtle's nest, so the bell was called Quy Dien. In 1922, the Far East Uncle Ho School repaired the pagoda and kept it according to the old architecture. On the night of September 11, 1954, French colonial henchmen, before handing over the Capital to our Government and people, deliberately set mines to destroy the pagoda. After taking over the capital, the Government ordered it to follow the old format and repair it. In April 1955, the One Pillar Pagoda was restored to its original form. Until 1958, on the occasion of President Ho Chi Minh's visit to India, the Indian people gave him the Bodhi tree from the land of Buddha and was planted in the temple yard. Source: Ba Dinh District Electronic Information Portal

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