TEMPLE OF HOANG GIAP NGUYEN VINH TICH

The temple of Hoang giáp Nguyen Vinh Tich is located in Phuong Que village, Hong Van commune, Hanoi city, and is a worship facility associated with the notable figure Nguyen Vinh Tich – a Hoang giáp in the history of Vietnamese imperial examinations. The relic is situated in the traditional cultural space of the Phuong Que area, a place with a long history that preserves many traces related to the local tradition of studiousness and academic success. The temple was ranked as a relic by Hanoi city under Decision No. 743/QD-UBND dated April 2, 2008.

The temple is a place where later generations commemorate and worship Hoang giáp Nguyen Vinh Tich, and it is also a site for educating about the tradition of studiousness and honoring the contributions of predecessors. The establishment of the temple and the maintenance of worship activities express the moral principle of “remembering the source when drinking water,” the community's respect for those who contributed to their homeland and country. This is also a place for descendants to learn about the local academic tradition, thereby helping to encourage the spirit of learning and preserve family customs.

In terms of architecture, the temple bears the characteristics of the traditional ancestral house architecture type, with the worship space arranged solemnly, suitable for the function of commemorating a notable figure. The architectural items and worship objects in the relic contribute to creating a sacred space while preserving physical traces related to the person being worshipped.

The temple of Hoang giáp Nguyen Vinh Tich has historical, cultural, and traditional educational value, contributing to enriching the system of relics in Hong Van commune. Together with other relics in Phuong Que, the structure is part of the traditional rural cultural space, reflecting the tradition of valuing education, honoring talented people, and preserving the community's memory of predecessors.