The village gate was built in a grand style by the villagers. Photo: Khánh Lộc
Quang Han village (locally known as Quang village) is also known by its ancient name, Ke Quang. According to historical records and folklore, the village was established during the Ly Dynasty. The first generations who came to live here divided Ke Quang into hamlets: Dong, Doai, Nam, and Bac. Later, these were divided into two large villages, Dong Tho and Thuong Bang. Currently, the village consists of three villages: Thanh Thai, Son Cuong, and Hoa Thuong. Before the merger with the commune, Quang Han was the largest and most populous village in Yen Hung commune.
In the old village of Quang Han, there were once spiritual architectural structures such as the shrine dedicated to the god Cao Son, a Buddhist temple, and a grand village communal house where the two patron deities who founded the village were worshipped. This was also the location of the traditional village festival on the 20th day of the first lunar month every year.
Visiting Quang Han village today, tourists cannot help but be charmed by the peaceful rural atmosphere, adorned with cultural structures that have been preserved and enhanced by the local people.
Leading us on a tour around the village, stopping at Phu Cua, next to the banyan tree and the village well, Mr. Le Duc Van, the head of Quang Han village, said: “Compared to many other rural areas, the material living standards and economic conditions of the people of Quang Han may not be truly high. However, there is a very valuable asset that the villagers have preserved like a treasure for hundreds of years: the spirit of unity. It is this spirit of unity that has created the strength for the land and people of Quang Han to overcome difficulties, whether during wartime or during peacetime, in rebuilding and developing the homeland.” And like a living “history book” of the village, Mr. Van shared with us more stories of Quang Han village.
During the Le Dynasty, Duke Nguyen Kim Bai and General Le Nghiem rendered meritorious service to the king, serving the country and ensuring peace for the people. Their contributions were recognized with royal decrees by later dynasties. During the French colonial period, the people of Quang Han village quickly became enlightened and followed the revolution. Teacher Nguyen Duc Cong, a native of Quang Han village, was a literate man. Upon encountering progressive ideas, the young teacher decided to follow the revolutionary path. Through his activities, in 1928, Teacher Cong joined the Tan Viet Revolutionary Party and became the president of the "Mutual Aid and Friendship" association of Quang Han village. After being enlightened, the people of Quang Han village bravely undertook the task of acting as liaisons and sheltering secret revolutionary cadres.
Through teaching the national language to the local people, teacher Nguyen Duc Cong also spread revolutionary ideas to young people and villagers. This fostered the revolutionary movement to take root among the people of Quang Han village. After only a short time, Quang Han became a reliable revolutionary base, with higher authorities regularly contacting revolutionary cadres to propagate and mobilize support for building and consolidating the movement. The "Mutual Aid and Friendship" association attracted many members. From here, mass organizations such as plowing and house-building associations were established, allowing people to help each other and strengthen solidarity.
As the revolutionary movement in Quang Han grew stronger, the colonial authorities became increasingly concerned. They sent forces to investigate and arrest people. To deceive the enemy, the villagers built Phu Cua on Mot Hill, serving both as a place of religious worship and as a secret base for communication and activities. In the years leading up to the uprising, Phu Cua in Quang Han village was one of the secret but equally vibrant operational locations. It was also here that the village's self-defense force hid weapons and practiced martial arts in preparation for the uprising.
In early 1945, following directives from higher authorities, and with the establishment of the "Tran Quoc Toan" Platoon, the revolutionary atmosphere in Quang Han village truly surged. From practicing martial arts and opening weapons forges to arming the core forces, they were ready to rise up. After its formation, the "Tran Quoc Toan" Platoon of Quang Han village organized and participated in numerous rallies calling on the people to fight against the Japanese fascists and seize power.
Following the success of the August Revolution, the entire nation once again embarked on resistance wars to defend its independence. At that time, the people of Quang Han village enthusiastically contributed their manpower and resources to the resistance. During the resistance against French colonialism, Quang Han village served as a refuge for various agencies and units. The village's historical sites became locations for hospitals to treat wounded soldiers, the sick, and civilians. During the resistance against American imperialism, Quang Han village also played a crucial role as a rear base, mobilizing hundreds of tons of food, supplies, and money to send to the front lines.
Amidst the grand flow of national history, each region and village carries within it a small historical "story." These are stories of village founding, homeland development, and revolutionary struggles... In Quang Han, too, these fine traditions have become the driving force for the land and people here to build a more beautiful homeland every day.
Khanh Loc
(This article references content from the book "History of the Party Committee of Yen Hung Commune, " Thanh Hoa Publishing House, 2010).
Source: https://baothanhhoa.vn/dat-lang-quang-han-255243.htm
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