Dong Shrine

Dong Shrine is located in Lap Phuong Village, Dai Xuyen Commune, Hanoi City. It was ranked as a National Historical and Cultural Relic in 1993. This is one of the long-standing folk belief architectural works, closely associated with the formation and development history of the ancient, tradition-rich village of Lap Phuong. According to feng shui concepts and the traditional village-founding customs of the Vietnamese people in the past, Dong Shrine was built on the eastern edge of the village to guard the direction, protect, and bring vitality to all the people in the area. The shrine has a small, peaceful grounds with a simple architectural style beneath the shade of leafy ancient trees. Through many periods of historical ups and downs, the people of Lap Phuong Village have always united to preserve it and maintain solemn incense and worship. The shrine is not only a sacred spiritual destination where people pray for peace and good luck on the full moon, first day of the month, or Tet holidays, but also a meaningful cultural vestige that contributes to preserving the identity of the Northern Delta countryside amid modern life.