Vĩnh Thái Pagoda

23/12/2024 51 1
Vĩnh Thái Pagoda is located in the village of Yên Thái, Hoàng Giang Commune, Nông Cống District, Thanh Hóa Province. This ancient pagoda, established in the late 16th century, sits beside the majestic Hoàng Nghiêu mountain range. It occupies a spacious area and is renowned as a scenic landmark, a place of favorable feng shui, and a witness to significant events in the struggle for national liberation.
Narration

Historical Relic of Vĩnh Thái Pagoda

A Cultural and Revolutionary History Heritage

Vĩnh Thái Pagoda is located in the village of Yên Thái, Hoàng Giang Commune, Nông Cống District, Thanh Hóa Province. This ancient pagoda, established in the late 16th century, sits beside the majestic Hoàng Nghiêu mountain range. It occupies a spacious area and is renowned as a scenic landmark, a place of favorable feng shui, and a witness to significant events in the struggle for national liberation.

The pagoda was built in the 16th century by Mạc Đăng Khuê, a person from Bắc Hà, who came to this land, established the village of Thổ Ngõa, and constructed the pagoda. Its architectural design follows the "Tam" character structure, consisting of the main hall, the central sanctuary, and the rear sanctuary. In addition to its spiritual and cultural significance, Vĩnh Thái Pagoda also holds particular importance in the history of the revolution.

Panoramic view of Vĩnh Thái Pagoda

Due to wars and natural disasters, the pagoda suffered significant damage. However, with the attention of the local government and generous contributions from philanthropists, it has been restored and preserved, continuing to serve as a spiritual center for the community. Notably, the pagoda was a secret meeting place for revolutionary leaders before the August Revolution of 1945. Between 1930 and 1945, Vĩnh Thái Pagoda served as a revolutionary base for the districts of Nông Cống and Thọ Xuân, and as a communication hub for the Central Party Committee of the Central Region. From 1939 to 1941, comrade Nguyễn Văn Linh (the late General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam) visited Vĩnh Thái Pagoda to meet and discuss with revolutionary soldiers in Thanh Hóa. In the pagoda's visitor book, comrade Nguyễn Văn Linh wrote: “In 1939, I was assigned by General Secretary Nguyễn Văn Cử to return to Central Vietnam to rebuild the Central Party Committee. During this time, from 1939 to 1941, I worked in Thanh Hóa and Nghệ An, meeting with local revolutionaries and visited Vĩnh Thái Pagoda to hold discussions with comrades in Thanh Hóa.”

Front courtyard of the pagoda

As a revolutionary base, Vĩnh Thái Pagoda was not only a venue for political activities but also served as a safe haven for revolutionary cadres. It was a point of connection for spreading revolutionary ideas during the resistance period. Therefore, Vĩnh Thái Pagoda is not just a cultural monument, but also an important historical witness, marking the revolutionary sacrifices and patriotic spirit of past generations.

Scenic space, where people come to find solace

Vĩnh Thái Pagoda is not only a sacred place of worship but also a significant site in educating future generations about the love for the nation. It stands as a testament to the integration of spiritual culture and revolutionary history, helping to raise public awareness of the national liberation struggle.

Visitors take commemorative photos at the pagoda (Collected photo)

With its historical, cultural, and natural beauty, Vĩnh Thái Pagoda is not only a place of worship but also an ideal destination for those seeking to learn about revolutionary history and traditional culture. In addition to visiting the historical site, tourists can also admire the surrounding natural beauty, from the winding Hoàng River to the majestic mountain landscapes, creating a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.

The preservation and restoration efforts of the pagoda not only help maintain its cultural and historical values but also attract tourists, educating the younger generation about the nation's revolutionary heritage. The combination of heritage preservation and cultural tourism has created a diverse cultural space that serves both spiritual needs and the education of revolutionary history.

Through the course of history, the pagoda has undergone multiple restorations, the most recent of which took place in 2019, when several parts of the pagoda were renovated to better serve the community's spiritual needs. To this day, the pagoda retains its architectural, cultural, and spiritual values, preserving the communal religious practices of an ancient village pagoda. Visitors to the pagoda can also visit other famous local landmarks, such as the Vũ Uy Temple, Lê Hiểm – Lê Hiệu Temple, Đông Cao Communal House, Đỗ Bi Temple, Vĩnh Thái Pagoda, Mưng Temple, Bà Triệu Temple, and Cầu Quan Market.

During their visit to Vĩnh Thái Pagoda, tourists can also savor local specialties, such as trạch kho ủ trấu (grilled fish), giắt rang lá nghệ (fried leaf-wrapped rice), Cầu Quan goat, fermented shrimp paste, braised eel, nem ống (spring rolls), bánh đa kê (fried rice cakes), and bánh cuốn (steamed rice rolls). Vĩnh Thái Pagoda was recognized as a provincial historical revolutionary relic in 1996 and is considered a site of cultural and spiritual tourism.

Related Post

Twitter