Close-up of the temple of Saint Tran Hung Dao, newly ranked as a relic

The Tran Hung Dao Temple, Ben Thanh Market and two government headquarters in the center of Ho Chi Minh City are quite familiar to the people and all bear many architectural and artistic marks.

The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has just ranked four constructions of special significance as city-level architectural and artistic relics, including the headquarters of the District 1 People's Committee (47 Le Duan), the headquarters of the Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department (2 Ham Nghi), Ben Thanh Market and the temple of Saint Tran Hung Dao (36 Vo Thi Sau).

Ms. Mai Thi Hong Hoa, Vice Chairwoman of District 1 People’s Committee, said that these works are not only the pride of the district but also a precious heritage of the whole community. Being ranked as a relic is a recognition but also poses a great responsibility in preserving and promoting the value of the heritage.

The Temple of Saint Tran Hung Dao, built in 1932, is one of the sacred places of worship for people coming to Ho Chi Minh City. The main gate is designed majestically, with curved tiled roofs and dragon and phoenix decorations. On the gate stand out 4 large Chinese characters (phonetic transcription) "Hung Dao Dai Vuong"

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The temple was built in a large campus of the old Van An pagoda. In 1957, the temple was built on a larger scale and was later renovated many times.

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In the middle of the temple yard is a 2 meter high statue of Tran Hung Dao, in front of which is an incense burner. In the corner of the yard is a bas-relief, above which is an excerpt from Tran Hung Dao's Proclamation to Soldiers. Proclamation to Soldiers was written at the end of the 13th century before the second resistance war against the Mongol invaders.

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On both sides of the steps leading to the main hall, there is a statue of a Tiger. Since the Tran Dynasty (1225 - 1400), tigers have appeared with a strong shape, showing bravery and majesty and are considered as sacred animals to protect tombs.

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Every year, the temple holds major holidays, including the death anniversary (August 20th of the lunar calendar) and the birth anniversary (December 10th) of Tran Hung Dao.

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In addition to major holidays, people often visit temples to burn incense and offer flowers in memory and pray for national peace and prosperity.

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Inside the temple are many parallel sentences and gilded horizontal lacquered boards, creating solemnity.

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The roof of the main hall is shaped like a dragon and phoenix, creating a majestic and noble atmosphere.

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Another building in the center of Ho Chi Minh City ranked as an architectural and artistic relic this time is Ben Thanh market, a symbolic building of Ho Chi Minh City.

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Ben Thanh Market was built from 1912 to the end of March 1914, with a total area of ​​about 13,000 m2, limited by the following routes: Phan Boi Chau - Phan Chu Trinh - Le Thanh Ton - Quach Thi Trang Square. This place sells clothing, fabrics, shoes, fashion , handicrafts...

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Ben Thanh Market is a favorite place for tourists when traveling to Ho Chi Minh City. People can visit, shop or eat rustic dishes.

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In front of Ben Thanh market is Quach Thi Trang Square, near Ben Thanh station, September 23 park. Ben Thanh market continues to be proposed to establish a scientific profile to be ranked as a national relic because of its cultural, artistic and historical values ​​that are symbolic of Ho Chi Minh City.

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Also ranked as architectural and artistic relics of Ho Chi Minh City this time are the headquarters of the People's Committee of District 1 and the Customs Department of Ho Chi Minh City. The headquarters of the People's Committee of District 1 was built in 1876, with the original purpose of being a place of entertainment for high-ranking French officers. After 1954, the Saigon government placed the headquarters of the Ministry of Justice here. After the country's reunification, the building became the workplace of the People's Committee of District 1.

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Up to now, in the district there are 30 ranked relics and 19 works and locations in the relic inventory list.

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Source: https://thanhnien.vn/can-canh-den-tho-duc-thanh-tran-hung-dao-moi-xep-hang-di-tich-18524112417294638.htm