Kim Dai Pagoda

Kim Dai Pagoda is a Buddhist architectural work, worshipping Buddha according to the Mahayana tradition, and has a long history. According to ancient documents, the pagoda's Front Hall was built in Thieu Tri Binh Ngo (1846). Through the ups and downs of time and history, the original ancient architecture is no longer intact; the current pagoda has been repaired and renovated spaciously by local people and authorities.

The pagoda's architectural layout follows the the character Đinh traditional style, consisting of two main structures: the Front Hall and Upper Sanctuary.

Although the pagoda's worship statue system is not too massive in number, it is relatively complete and strongly reflects the artistic values of folk Buddhist sculpture. The statue tiers are mainly solemnly arranged in the Upper Sanctuary according to the traditional order, including:

• Set of statues Buddhas of the Three Times (past, present, future)

• Set of statues Amitabha Triad

• Statue system Jade Emperor – Nam Tao – Bac Dau

• Group Nine Dragons and the statue Shakyamuni

• Altars of statues Avalokiteshvara, Duc Ong, Thanh Hien and the two Dharma Protectors guarding the temple gate.

Every year, from the 14th to the 16th of the first lunar month, the traditional festival of Kim Dai Village is held vibrantly. The sacred space of Hung Son Pagoda together with the village communal house becomes a gathering place for local people and visitors from far and wide. This is an occasion for the community to show reverence to the Buddhas and the village tutelary god, pray for national prosperity and peace, while preserving cultural identity and strengthening hometown solidarity.

With its outstanding historical, cultural and belief values, Kim Dai Pagoda (part of the Kim Dai Communal House – Pagoda relic complex) was ranked by the People's Committee of the former Ha Tay Province as a Historical – Cultural Relic under Decision No. 233/QD-UB dated March 3, 2003.