The groundbreaking ceremony for the restoration and renovation project of Trang Viet Temple – a historical and cultural relic classified at the national level in 1994 – was held by Me Linh Commune, Hanoi City, on August 1, 2025, with completion expected by the end of 2026.
Me Linh Commune holds the groundbreaking ceremony for the restoration and renovation of Trang Viet Temple – Photo by: Me Linh Commune Electronic Information Portal
Trang Viet Temple is located in Trang Viet Village, Me Linh Commune, and is dedicated to worshiping A Lu Minh Vuong. According to the legend, A Lu Minh Vuong was a skilled female general serving under the Trung Sisters. She joined the uprising from the beginning and made significant contributions to driving out the Chinese governor To Dinh. Some historical records also state that A Lu Minh Vuong was of Hung King lineage. Her father was Hung Hien. She was the aunt of Trung Trac and Trung Nhi, and she united with her nieces to fight against To Dinh.
After her death, the people of Trang Viet established a temple in her honor, venerating her as A Lu Minh Vuong. Trang Viet Temple was originally built around the Later Le period and underwent major renovations during the Nguyen Dynasty. The temple follows a “dinh” (丁) architectural layout, consisting of a Front Hall (Tien Te) and a Rear Hall (Hau Cung). The Front Hall has five bays. The four roof trusses are structured according to the “gia chieng” style, with the ridge beam built in the “tu tru long thuyen” style. All horizontal and vertical beams are joined using dovetail joints. The roof is covered with “mui hai” tiles. The Rear Hall measures 7.20 meters in length and 3.50 meters in width, connected to the Front Hall. The front façade of the Rear Hall is designed as a worship cabinet with four central decorative doors and side lattice panels, creating a space that is both private and cozy.
Trang Viet Temple was classified as a national historical and cultural relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information (now the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) in 1994. Over time, the temple has severely deteriorated, affecting religious practices and local spiritual activities, as well as visits by tourists. To preserve and maintain the relic’s value, the People’s Committee of the former Me Linh District issued Decision No. 2235/QD-UBND approving the Trang Viet Temple Restoration and Renovation Project. Accordingly, the project will be developed comprehensively on a total land area of approximately 4,727 m2, including the main temple, auxiliary buildings, gates and fences, garden and yard, ceremonial altar, temple pond, greenery, lighting, water supply and drainage, fire protection systems, and surrounding pathways. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
Delegates at the groundbreaking ceremony – Photo by: Me Linh Commune Electronic Information Portal
According to the leadership of Me Linh Commune, the restoration and renovation of Trang Viet Temple not only reflects the attention of authorities to heritage preservation but also represents a practical action to safeguard national cultural identity, educate patriotic traditions, and foster community pride in the local cultural values. Once completed, the restoration project will meet the cultural and spiritual needs of the people and create a focal point for cultural and spiritual tourism development in the heroic land of Me Linh.
Tin Nguyen