How many stories do you think these ancient walls of \u0110\u00ecnh Th\u1ed5 Quan could tell? This place is more than just a historical site. It is a community hub.
\u0110\u00ecnh Th\u1ed5 Quan stands on the ancient land of Th\u0103ng Long. This communal house was built in 1894. It happened during the Thành Thái Giáp Ngọ year. A stone stele records this event.
This special cultural site is a meaningful destination. It is perfect for those who love Vietnamese history. \u0110\u00ecnh Th\u1ed5 Quan is at 215 Ngõ Thổ Quan in Hanoi. It is a place to worship three heroes. They are Hiển Hữu, Phương Dung, and Quý Minh. The court honored all three. They received the title “Thượng đẳng phúc thần”. This was for their contributions. They participated in the Hai Bà Trưng uprising around 40 AD.
The \u0110\u00ecnh Th\u1ed5 Quan has other historical names. These include Khu Ống Lệnh, Ngõ Lệnh Cư and Bãi Trận. These spots were key. They gathered soldiers and drilled troops. They also sounded lệnh ống to attack the enemy.
The story goes that after their defeat, the three heroes returned. They came back to Thổ Quan and passed away there. \u0110\u00ecnh Th\u1ed5 Quan has been rebuilt many times. The current structure dates back to 1894. It was during the reign of King Thành Thái.
\u0110\u00ecnh Th\u1ed5 Quan has important artifacts. These include thần phả, sắc phong and three stone steles. You can also find four long ngai, three bài vị, and two khám thờ here. A set of bát bửu, bảng văn, and a bộ đỉnh are also present.
During the resistance against the French in 1946, the \u0110\u00ecnh suffered heavy damage. French colonists burned it down. After 1954, the locals rebuilt it. They did so on the old foundations. It reflects the architectural scale of the late 20th century restoration. In August 1945, the \u0110\u00ecnh played a role. It became the site for establishing the Provisional Revolutionary Committee. It was also a place for electing the first National Assembly representatives. This highlights its important role in the resistance.
The architecture of \u0110\u00ecnh Th\u1ed5 Quan includes the Nghi Môn, Đại Đình and Hậu Cung. They are built in the “chuôi vồ” style. The Nghi Môn is built of brick. It leads to a spacious courtyard paved with Bát Tràng tiles.
The \u0110\u1ea1i \u0110\u00ecnh has five compartments. It follows the “tường hồi bít đốc” style. The roof is covered with traditional tiles. The roof ridge is decorated with dragons. They face the sun showing traditional beauty.
The Hậu Cung is at the back. It is built in the shape of a “Đinh”. The roof uses concrete imitation tiles. It is the deepest and highest part. Here you will find three Long ngai and bài vị. They worship the Thành Hoàng làng with other ceremonial objects.
Despite historical events, \u0110\u00ecnh Th\u1ed5 Quan preserves artifacts. They hold cultural, historical, and artistic value.
The Thần phả details the history and legends of the \u0110\u00ecnh. The Sắc phong includes two decrees from the court. They recognize the công lao of the gods. Stone steles record the construction and contributions. The Long ngai and Bài vị honor the three Thành Hoàng làng. Other items include khám thờ, bát bửu and bảng văn. The \u0110\u00ecnh’s festival takes place on the 12th day of the second lunar month. It commemorates the three Thành Hoàng làng.
Imagine the air filled with music during the \u0110\u00ecnh Th\u1ed5 Quan festival. The performances include hát chèo, quan họ and ca trù. Also watch the múa Sênh Tiền. The “Đào luồn kép” ca trù combines with múa đao and múa kiếm. It recreates the Hai Bà Trưng army’s battle formation. It leaves viewers impressed by its vividness.