Cầm Bá Hiển Temple

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Cầm Bá Hiển Temple is located in Lùm Nưa village (formerly known as Chiềng Lùm and Chiếng Nưa) in Vạn Xuân commune, Thường Xuân district, Thanh Hóa province. The temple sits halfway up a low hill called Pủ Tỉnh, and is dedicated to Cầm Bá Hiển, who is mentioned in the historical text “Đại Nam Nhất Thống Chí.” (The Unified Annals of Đại Nam) According to the genealogy of the Cầm Bá family in Vạn Xuân commune, Cầm Bá Hiển is the ancestor (great-grandfather) of Cầm Bá Thước (1858–1890), born unknown, died in 1837.
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Historical Site of Cầm Bá Hiển Temple

Cầm Bá Hiển Temple is located in Lùm Nưa village (formerly known as Chiềng Lùm and Chiếng Nưa) in Vạn Xuân commune, Thường Xuân district, Thanh Hóa province. The temple sits halfway up a low hill called Pủ Tỉnh, and is dedicated to Cầm Bá Hiển, who is mentioned in the historical text “Đại Nam Nhất Thống Chí.” (The Unified Annals of Đại Nam) According to the genealogy of the Cầm Bá family in Vạn Xuân commune, Cầm Bá Hiển is the ancestor (great-grandfather) of Cầm Bá Thước (1858–1890), born unknown, died in 1837. Cầm Bá Hiển’s father, Cầm Bá Thiều, was a military officer known as Chưởng Cơ (a position overseeing 500 soldiers), and was granted the title Thiều Quang Hầu. Cầm Bá Hiển followed in his father’s footsteps, becoming a captain and participating in the royal army to quell rebellions, ultimately sacrificing his life in the year of the rooster.

The Worship Site Restored by the Locals

The Cầm Bá Hiển Temple was constructed after his death in 1837 and has undergone several renovations and restorations. The original temple was a wooden house with brick walls surrounding an area of 500m², containing ceremonial objects and statues of elephants, horses, etc. According to oral tradition, during the Cầm Bá Thước uprising (1884–1895), when they attacked Trịnh Vạn, the French colonizers destroyed the temple. It wasn’t until 1911 that the temple was rebuilt on the original site with a wooden house consisting of three sections, with a stone stele commemorating his deeds. Between 1958 and 1960, due to a lack of awareness, the temple was dismantled, leaving only a few artifacts behind. In recent years, the local people have rebuilt the temple on the original foundation. The temple is located 7-8 meters above the road that passes through the village.

Stone Stele in the Temple

The Cầm Bá family is an ancient lineage of the Thai people in the mountainous region of Thanh Hóa. This family is well-known not only for its rich cultural traditions but also for its contributions to the resistance movements against foreign invasions. Members of the Cầm Bá family have long held important positions, especially as "Thổ Tù" (tribal chiefs or village leaders), who played crucial roles in maintaining order and leading their communities. With great respect and prestige among the people, the Thổ Tù of the Cầm Bá family were key figures in preserving peace and fostering development in their communities.

Stone Elephant in the Temple

Artifacts remaining at the temple, such as the elephant and horse statues, incense bowls, floor tiles, and a stone stele dating from the 19th century, are valuable materials for research into architecture, fine arts, and sculpture.

Cầm Bá Hiển Temple is an important site not only for its spiritual significance but also as a place preserving and promoting the historical and cultural values of the Thai ethnic group in the mountainous region of Thanh Hóa. Built in the area where the Cầm Bá family resides, the temple serves as an important destination for the descendants of the Cầm Bá family as well as visitors, who come to pay their respects, express gratitude, and take pride in the contributions of the leaders of the past.

When visiting the temple, tourists can also combine the trip with visits to other famous landmarks such as Cầm Bá Thước Temple and The Mountain Goddess Temple. Cầm Bá Hiển Temple was recognized as a provincial historical-cultural relic according to Decision No. 415/QĐ-UBND on January 31, 2013.

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