Chi Long temple
(BNP) - Chi Long Temple, Long Chau Commune, Yen Phong District was erected a long time ago. The temple has been renovated and enhanced numerous times as a result of the ups and downs of history and war. However, this is one of the few monuments that still bears the architectural achievements of the Le Dynasty, as well as high-quality wood carvings.
The gate of Chi Long temple.
Chi Long Temple is dedicated to the human god Nguyen Suy Do Nhuan, who aided King Le Loi in his war against the enemy in the 15th century.
Chi Long Temple's side gate is located on the village road, adjacent to a little pond.
The current temple has an architecture of Chinese “Dinh” letter with Tien den and Hau cung. There are several ancient ironwood trees on the temple grounds, creating a profound and ancient landscape for the relic.
Chi Long Temple's entire campus is dark.
Tien den building has 3 compartments.
Two neighboring compartments on either side of the wall have two kneeling elephants embossed on them.
The temple door system is made of wood.
Carvings made in the Nguyen Dynasty
The Hau Cung is connected to the Tien den pavilion by a wooden forbidden door adorned with dragons hiding in the clouds in the middle, two doors to the harem on both sides.
The main altar worships the god Nguyen Suy Do Nhuan.
Currently, the temple retains a variety of typical and valuable items from the Le and Nguyen dynasties, such as: Gods; ordinations; throne tablet; diaphragm, couplets; The trilogy... The priceless antiques that have been appreciated, maintained, and preserved by the people for many years have become invaluable relic heritages.
Every year on August 25-27, the temple holds its traditional celebration. On the festival day, the community organizes a parade from the common house to the temple, which returns to the communal house after three days.
