Dong Temple

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The temple is located in Dong Hamlet, Cao Vien Commune, former Thanh Oai District, Hanoi City.

The relic lies in the ancient rural space along the bank of the Day River, in an area with a long history and culture of Thanh Oai District.

Dong Temple is a sacred spiritual work dedicated to the village tutelary god and benevolent deities who rendered meritorious service in protecting the country and bringing peace to the people in feudal ism. Thedeities worshipped at the temple play the role of a spiritual支撑, protecting the people of Dong Hamlet so that they are always safe and healthy, shielding their crops so that they grow well and the village is prosperous.

The temple was built long ago to meet the local religious needs of the agricultural population. Through periods of ups and downs, war, and natural disasters, the temple has been classified as a historical-cultural relic in need of protection.

Because the work had deteriorated over time, the Hanoi City People's Committee and the former Thanh Oai District People's Committee approved the project to restore and embellish the Dong Temple relic as a whole. The project has a total investment of up to VND 18.9 billion from the budget. The core items restored include: Front Hall, Ong Muong, and Rear Sanctuary (thorough treatment of the system of beams, rafters, tiled roofs, and wooden components against termites and subsidence). The work was implemented and successfully completed in the 2024 - 2026 period, restoring the temple's original spacious and imposing appearance.

Traditional festival: Every year, local people organize festival days and solemnly offer incense at the temple to preserve the moral principle of "when drinking water, remember its source" and to strengthen the spirit of solidarity in the village community.