Dinh Thi
Dinh Thi
Dinh Thi
Dinh Thi
Dinh Thi
Dinh Thi
Dinh Thi
Dinh Thi
Dinh Thi
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Dinh Thi (communal house) is located in the center of Trung Thanh village, Yen Le commune (Nhu Xuan), now part of Trung Thanh street, Yen Cat town. The Dinh Thi is about 5 kilometers from the district center and is the most notable historical site of the Tho ethnic community. It honors the tutelary god Le Phuc Thanh, who played a significant role in the Lam Son uprising against the Minh invaders in the 15th century. After the country was victorious, the renowned general Le Phuc Thanh was granted land in Set village and appointed as the local "quan lang" (tribal chief). He was tasked with "clearing the forest and breaking the rocks," transforming the dense forests and wild swamps into prosperous villages. In the Dinh Thi, two deities are worshipped: the "Duong Canh Bach Y Thuong Dang Toi Linh Than" and the "Duong Canh Thanh Hoang Le Phuc Thanh". The communal house is equipped with a throne for the deities, an incense altar, and various ritual objects, all gilded with gold leaf. Artifacts associated with the Dinh Thi include four silk banners embroidered with floral patterns, reflecting the artistic style of the late Le period and early Nguyen dynasty. Additionally, there ... View more

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Thi Communual house – A Place Preserving the Unique Historical and Cultural Values of the Ethnic Group

Thi Communual house is located in the center of Trung Thành village, Yên Lễ commune (Như Xuân), now the Trung Thành neighborhood, Yên Cát town. Thi Communual house is the most notable historical site of the Thổ ethnic group community, serving as a place to worship General Lê Phúc Thành and the Mother Goddess. General Lê Phúc Thành was a hero who contributed to clearing the land and breaking rocks in the ancient Sẹt village area. He is revered by local people as the God of Village (Thành Hoàng). He was also a participant in the Lam Sơn uprising against the Ming invaders during the early years of the resistance war (1416-1427).

Overview of the Communual house (image source : the Internet)

After the successful resistance war, he was granted a land in the Sẹt village area (approximately 16 km²). Initially, the land in Sẹt village had only 13 households, and he served as the village official, governing this land. According to an old paper map that is still kept at Thi Communual house today, in the 5th year of the Quang Thuận era (1464) under King Lê Thánh Tông's reign, Lê Phúc Thành divided the land among his children. His four children managed four regions of four villages, and under the Lê Dynasty, they were all appointed as local lords, had temples built in their honor, and received royal decrees.

Thi Communual house is located with its back against the mountains and its front facing a rice field (also known as Đồng Sẹt), exuding a dignified and imposing presence. To the south lies Mùn Tượng Mountain (locally known as Chóp Nón Mountain). To the north, there is Đồng Cổ Mountain. Behind the temple are the Lánh fields and the lower village area. The main hall of Đình Thi was built in traditional architectural style, with wood as the primary material. It consists of three sections, with a front hall and a rear sanctuary. Additionally, there are other structures, including a house dedicated to the worship of President Hồ Chí Minh.

The Thi Communual house festival is held every five years. During the festival, there is a special buffalo sacrifice ritual. According to elderly locals, to prepare for this ritual, the head of the Lê family would select a young male buffalo and assign unmarried young men from the village to care for it. The buffalo is bathed and groomed every day, and women and children are not allowed near the buffalo. The day before the sacrificial ceremony, the buffalo is brought to the temple, and the ritual leader will pray to the Village God about the buffalo sacrifice. Holding three incense sticks and a bowl of wine, the leader will pray for permission to conduct the ritual, then circle the buffalo nine times before sprinkling wine and incense on the buffalo's head, a ritual known as “Awakening”

The Awakening Ritual (Source: Internet)

On the main day of the ceremony (at midnight on the 16th day of the 3rd lunar month), the sacrificial buffalo is bound by its legs. It is not beaten but only has its throat slit. The buffalo's blood is collected in a bamboo tube, while its meat is divided to prepare offerings for the Village God. The offerings to the Village God include the buffalo’s head, blood, intestines, liver, and tail, along with a feast of sticky rice, chicken, floating rice cake, bánh Ít, and bánh Chưng (traditional rice cakes). In addition to the offerings from Sẹt village, the villages of Pheo, Thi, Thường, and Thượng Cốc also prepare their own feasts for the deities.

After the ritual, the offerings and feasts are shared with the village people, and everyone partakes in the meal. From the 10th to the 16th day of the lunar month, the ritual continues in a sequential manner, moving from one village to another. The sacrificial ceremonies are conducted with solemnity and reverence, reflecting the deep faith in the Village God, praying for favorable weather, good harvests, and prosperity for the people and their land.

The Thi Communual House Festival

With its great values, Thi Communual house was recognized as a tourist destination by the People's Committee of Thanh Hoa Province according to Decision No. 379/QD-UBND dated January 24, 2019.

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Dinh Thi (communal house) is located in the center of Trung Thanh village, Yen Le commune (Nhu Xuan), now part of Trung Thanh street, Yen Cat town. The Dinh Thi is about 5 kilometers from the district center and is the most notable historical site of the Tho ethnic community. It honors the tutelary god Le Phuc Thanh, who played a significant role in the Lam Son uprising against the Minh invaders in the 15th century.

After the country was victorious, the renowned general Le Phuc Thanh was granted land in Set village and appointed as the local "quan lang" (tribal chief). He was tasked with "clearing the forest and breaking the rocks," transforming the dense forests and wild swamps into prosperous villages.

In the Dinh Thi, two deities are worshipped: the "Duong Canh Bach Y Thuong Dang Toi Linh Than" and the "Duong Canh Thanh Hoang Le Phuc Thanh". The communal house is equipped with a throne for the deities, an incense altar, and various ritual objects, all gilded with gold leaf. Artifacts associated with the Dinh Thi include four silk banners embroidered with floral patterns, reflecting the artistic style of the late Le period and early Nguyen dynasty. Additionally, there are two royal decrees (sac phong) issued during the reigns of Khai Dinh King and Emperor Bao Dai.

The Dinh Thi is backed by a mountain, with its front facing a large field, known as Set field, giving it an imposing and dignified appearance. To the south lies the Mun Tuong Mountain (locally referred to as Chop Non Mountain), while to the north is Dong Co Mountain. Behind the temple is the Lanh field and the surrounding village. The main hall of the Dinh Thi is built in traditional architectural style, with wood as the primary material. It consists of three sections, including a front hall (Tien duong) and a rear sanctuary (Hau cung). In addition, there are other structures, such as the house dedicated to honoring President Ho Chi Minh.

The Dinh Thi Festival is held according to tradition, with a grand ceremony every five years, during which the buffalo sacrifice is the most significant ritual. According to the elders, in preparation for this ritual, the head of the Le family assigns someone in the area to select a young male buffalo. The buffalo is then entrusted to unmarried young men to care for it carefully. Every day, the buffalo is bathed and thoroughly cleaned. Women and children are not allowed to approach the buffalo. The day before the ceremony, the buffalo is brought to the temple, and the ritual leader makes an offering to the local guardian spirit, informing it of the buffalo sacrifice. The leader, holding three incense sticks and a cup of wine, prays to the deities for permission to perform the buffalo sacrifice. Afterward, the leader walks around the buffalo nine times, sprinkling wine and incense onto its head in a ritual known as "tinh sinh”.

On the day of the main ceremony (at midnight on the 16th day of the 3rd lunar month), the sacrificial buffalo is bound by its legs. It is not slaughtered outright but has its throat cut. The blood of the buffalo is collected in a bamboo tube, while the meat is butchered and prepared for offerings to the guardian spirit. The offerings to the guardian spirit include the buffalo’s head, blood, intestines, liver, and tail, along with a feast that includes sticky rice, chicken, "banh troi", "banh it", and "chung" cake. In addition to the offerings from Set village, the nearby villages of Pheo, Thi, Thuong, and Thuong Coc each prepare their own separate offerings to present to the deities.

After the sacrificial ritual, the offerings and feast are distributed among the villagers for them to share and enjoy. From the 10th to the 16th of the 3rd lunar month, the ritual is performed in succession from one village to the next. The ceremonies are carried out with great solemnity and reverence, reflecting the villagers' deep faith in the local guardian spirit. Through these rituals, they pray for favorable weather, good harvests, and prosperity, hoping for peace, well-being, and the thriving of their community.

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