Quan Thuong

QUAN THUONG

Quan Thuong Shrine is located in Tien Yen Village, Son Dong Commune, Hanoi.

Quan Thuong is an ancient shrine dedicated to the Supreme Deity Gia Thong Ly Mieng Ung Dai Vuong – a general during the Van Xuan State under the reign of Ly Nam De, and also jointly worships Ly Nuong Dai Vuong. This is a place of worship closely associated with the spiritual life of local people.

Initially, the shrine was located outside the left dike of the Day River in Thuong Hamlet. In 1934, local people dismantled the shrine and brought the artifacts to Tien Yen Communal House for preservation. In 1936, the shrine was rebuilt at its current location in Tien Le Village with many components bearing Nguyen-era architectural style.

During the resistance wars against the French and the Americans, Quan Thuong was a secret activity site of the Viet Minh, a teaching location, a reception place for cadres from the South who regrouped to the North, and a venue for organizing community activities. In 1969, local people held a memorial ceremony for Ho Chi Minh here.

Quan Thuong was built in the Cong-shaped layout with 48 columns, including many items such as a ceremonial gate, courtyard, water pond, left wing and right wing. The relic currently preserves deity genealogies, royal edicts from the Tay Son and Nguyen dynasties, along with many horizontal plaques and couplets of historical value.

In addition to its religious significance, Quan Thuong is also a cultural activity center of Tien Yen Village. Traditional festivals, longevity celebrations, study promotion activities, and annual commendation of outstanding local students take place here.

On March 26, 2021, the Hanoi City People's Committee recognized Quan Thuong as a Historical – Architectural and Artistic Relic, contributing to affirming the cultural and historical value of the relic for the locality.