Vinh Ky Temple

Vinh Ky Temple is located on the ancient land of Tong Goi, a spiritual cultural space closely associated with the history and spiritual life of the community. The temple worships Saint Great King Van Di Thanh, a son of the homeland born in 1380, skilled in martial arts, knowledgeable in Confucianism and medicine, and rich in patriotism and compassion for the people.

In 1407, Van Di Thanh and General Le Ngo gathered forces, using Tong Goi as a base, established their headquarters at Dong Dam mound, and raised the flag against the Ming army. The insurgents wore black uniforms and were called the Black-Clad Army; the uprising was handed down as the Black-Clad Uprising. In 1416, the Saint heroically sacrificed himself. In 1428, King Le Thai To bestowed the title “Nam Thien Thuong Dang Than,” and the people revered him as the village tutelary god and established a place of worship.

Today, Vinh Ky Temple has been restored in the style of traditional communal temple architecture, with the main hall, upper sanctuary, left and right side houses, guest house, name pavilion, folding-door system, and elaborately carved wooden structures. The project was built by the community, demonstrating cohesion and awareness of preserving the homeland heritage.

Visiting Vinh Ky Temple, visitors can explore the village temple space, learn the story of Saint Van Di Thanh and the Black-Clad Uprising, and experience the atmosphere of the Tong Goi festival from the 15th to the 21st of the first lunar month, with distinctive cultural features such as Cheo Tau singing, human chess, to tom diem, and rice-cooking contests.

Vinh Ky Temple – where history, architecture, and festival together tell the story of a land rich in tradition in O Dien.