Dong Vu Mother Temple
Introduction
According to village elders, Dong Vu Temple was built at the end of the 17th century. Over more than 300 years of history, the shrine is evidence of the solidarity and long-standing cultural life of the people of Dong Vu bamboo and rattan weaving craft village. The temple is a place of worship for Princess De Nhat Tien Nga (personal name Le Thi Ngoc Bach). In the local Mother Goddess worship, people here often come to make offerings to pray to the Mother for blessings, peace, and happiness.
Dong Vu Mother Temple is situated in a serene, shady compound of ancient trees characteristic of the Northern Delta region. The imposing ceremonial gate system has four majestic bronze pillars, with yellow-painted Han Chinese couplets in relief and pillar tops shaped like phoenixes. On both sides are wing walls bearing matching large Han Chinese characters. Passing through the gate is a spacious, clean red-brick courtyard. Around it are airy left and right halls and a sturdy enclosing wall system. The front hall has ancient architecture with dark brown fish-scale tiles. The facade is designed as an open veranda supported by pillars decorated with solemn couplets.
Dong Vu Temple was ranked as a Historical-Cultural Relic by the City People's Committee in 2026./.


