Temple of Doctor Mai Danh Tông
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01Worshipped figures and historical value
Worshipped Figure: The relic worships Doctor Mai Danh Tông (born on the 27th day of the 7th month of the Bính Tí year - 1696; died on the 10th day of the 10th month of the Bính Thân year at the age of 81), whose posthumous name was Thừa Hòa and whose courtesy name was Thanh Khê Tiên sinh. He was the first holder of a doctoral degree and the founder of the family's academic tradition, passing the Đồng Tiến sĩ xuất thân examination in the Tân Hợi year (1731). During his career, he held many important positions under the Lê Trung Hưng dynasty, such as Supervisor of the Imperial Censors of Kinh Bắc, Governor of Lạng Sơn and Cao Bằng, and upon retirement was conferred the title Lãm Sơn Hầu and appointed Junior Minister of Public Works.
Historical value: The temple is a place of worship and remembrance for the clan's first doctoral laureate and a gathering place for the Mai family's scholarly achievers. The structure serves as a center for cultural activities and for educating generations of descendants in the spirit of scholarship and love for their homeland.


