Ngoc Tao Temple, Hat Mon Commune

NGOC TAO TEMPLE - NATIONAL-LEVEL RELIC

Ngoc Tao Temple is located in Hat Mon Commune, Hanoi City, and is a relic of outstanding historical, cultural, and architectural-artistic value. The temple worships Great King Vi Ngoc Quang, a talented general who helped King Hung defeat the Shu invaders, protect the country, and shelter the people. After his passing, he was conferred the title of Great King, Supreme Tutelary Deity, and has been worshipped by the people for many generations. Through war and time, the temple was once destroyed; in 1952, local people contributed their merit and labor to restore it. Currently, the relic includes the ceremonial gate, temple courtyard, and main temple.

Every year, the traditional festival takes place from the 6th to the 8th day of the second lunar month with rituals such as offerings, incense offering, and many folk cultural activities. On the 14th day of the second lunar month, the people organize a palanquin procession from the temple to the communal house to worship the village tutelary god.

With its outstanding values, Ngoc Tao Temple was ranked as a National-Level Relic in 2014.