Trung Temple

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The temple is located in Trung Village, Cao Vien Commune, former Thanh Oai District, Hanoi City. (now Cao Vien Village, Binh Minh Commune, Hanoi City)

The relic lies close to the poetic Day River bank, belonging to the ancient village system in the right-bank area (Trung Village in the past, together with Phu Lac Village and Dong Village, formed a cluster of ancient villages rich in the cultural and spiritual traditions of Cao Vien Commune).

Trung Temple in Trung Village is a spiritual work dedicated to the village tutelary gods and predecessors who had merit in protecting the country and bringing peace to the people through the dynasties. In particular, in the modern historical period, the temple is also a memorial site, with a reverent altar established to worship President Ho Chi Minh, marking the event and the revolutionary spirit of independence of the local people.

The temple was originally built during the feudal period to satisfy the religious needs and prayers for favorable weather for the agricultural residents. Through the years of resistance against foreign invaders (especially the period in 1979) and the erosion of time, many ancient worship objects of the temple underwent changes, but the spiritual components and foundations have always been kept firm. KhArchitectural space: The temple possesses the secluded and peaceful landscape typical of the old Doai countryside with banyan trees, brick yards, and a view overlooking a wide, cool lake.

Spiritual activities: Every year, on holidays and Tet, the full moon and first days of the month, and especially during the village festival, the authorities and people of Trung Village organize solemn ceremonies and incense offerings at the temple to pray for peace for the village and to cultivate good moral values for future generations.