Thuan Nhue Ngoai Pagoda (Hung Phuc Tu), Hat Mon Commune

THUAN NHUE NGOAI PAGODA (HUNG PHUC TU) - CITY-LEVEL HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL RELIC

Hung Phuc Pagoda, whose literary name is Hung Phuc Tu, is located in Tao Ngoai Village, Hat Mon Commune, Hanoi City. The pagoda has a long history; ancient traces show that the relic dates back to the Canh Thinh period. Through many historical changes, the pagoda has been restored and repaired but still retains traditional architectural features.

The pagoda has Dinh-shaped architecture, consisting of a five-bay Front Hall and a three-bay Upper Hall; in addition, there are the Ancestor House, Mother House, guest house, kitchen, and three-entrance gate built and added over different periods.

The relic currently preserves many valuable artifacts such as an ancient bell, a stone incense tree from the Canh Thinh period, ceremonial gates, horizontal plaques, parallel couplets, and ornamental door curtains. Every year, the pagoda organizes the Lantern Festival, Buddha's Birthday, Vu Lan Festival, the anniversary of the patriarch's death, and ceremonies on the 1st and 15th days of the lunar month.

Hung Phuc Pagoda is not only a place for religious and spiritual activities but also a community cultural space, contributing to preserving traditions and strengthening the solidarity of local people.