During the 2020–2025 term, the Party Committee of Thuong Tin District issued Program No. 02-CTr/HU on August 22, 2020, titled “Promoting Agricultural, Rural, and Farmer Development Toward Modern, Prosperous, and Civilized Standards; Building an Advanced New Rural Area in Association with Preserving and Promoting the Historical and Cultural Values of Thuong Tin District for the 2020–2025 Period.” Since then, the district has implemented numerous initiatives to invest in cultural development, achieving significant results that contribute to socio-economic development.
In 2021, the district completed the policy of socializing the “Investment and Development of the Cultural and Historical Value of Van Tu Thuong Phuc.” The newly constructed site spans over 3,500 square meters, featuring a ceremonial area, incense hall, main hall, auxiliary wings, stele house, columns, and other supporting structures. Van Tu Thuong Phuc preserves steles inscribed with the names of renowned scholars from Thuong Tin District, such as national hero Nguyen Trai, scholar Nguyen Phi Khanh, second-rank doctoral laureate Ly Tu Tan, and other distinguished scholars including Duong Truc Nguyen, Tran Trong Lieu, Ngo Hoan, Nguyen Y, Duong Cong Do, Ung Ngan Luong, Vu Duc Chinh, Nguyen Trac, Doan Hoanh Tuan, Duong Hang, Doan Mau Khoi, and patriot-scholar Luong Van Can. These figures are not only the pride of Thuong Tin District and Hanoi but also of the entire nation. Van Tu Thuong Phuc has become a symbol of Thuong Tin’s rich scholarly heritage. This site fosters educational values and promotes the tradition of academic excellence, inspiring the community to build a culturally rich, modern, and civilized Thuong Tin. It also contributes to enhancing Hanoi’s reputation as a “City for Peace” and a land of millennia-old cultural heritage.
Memorial complex of national hero and cultural celebrity Nguyen Trai
On November 14, 2022, Thuong Tin District broke ground on the Nguyen Trai Memorial Complex project in Nhi Khe Commune, covering 2.7 hectares with a total investment of VND 144 billion. The project consists of three zones: Zone S1: Spanning approximately 21,118 square meters, it includes a bell tower, drum tower, left and right auxiliary buildings, exhibition spaces, memorial halls, an octagonal pavilion, crescent-shaped lake, monument, main gate, and supporting facilities; Zone S2: Covering about 5,237 square meters, it features a management office, service facilities, flower gardens, fencing, and other auxiliary structures; and Zone Sgt: Comprising 1,368 square meters, this zone includes a seven-story “Chi Nghia” Tower, landscaped gardens, auxiliary facilities, and a model of the historical site “Ai Nam Quan”. The construction of this memorial complex is an opportunity to instill a deep love and pride in the nation’s traditions, maximize cultural, historical, and artistic values, and ensure harmony with the surrounding landscape. It also introduces cultural history, supports scientific research, and serves as a destination for visitors. Furthermore, it raises public awareness about preserving cultural heritage, ensuring that culture becomes the spiritual foundation of society and a driving force for local economic development.
The district has made significant efforts to protect, preserve, and promote heritage sites. Over 74 sites have received funding for urgent repairs and upgrades, with VND 78 billion sourced from the district budget. Between 2018 and 2022, over VND 50 billion from community contributions was mobilized to restore and renovate heritage sites, with some sites being entirely funded by social contributions.
Over the years, the Party Committee, People’s Council, and People’s Committee of Thuong Tin District have focused on intangible cultural heritage preservation. Collaborating with Hanoi’s Cultural Center and the Vietnam Folklore Arts Association, the district has researched and revived traditional art forms at risk of extinction, such as hat trong quan (antiphonal singing), hat cheo (traditional opera), chau van (spiritual singing), and waterless puppetry. To preserve tangible and intangible cultural heritage, the district organized a scientific seminar on the topic “Princess Khuc Thi Ngoc and Investment Policies for Restoring the Vinh Mo Temple-Pagoda Complex in Nguyen Trai Commune.” The seminar attracted many researchers who provided heartfelt suggestions to appropriately restore the complex, commemorating the significant contributions of Princess Khuc Thi Ngoc, etc.
Located in the southern part of Hanoi, Thuong Tin is a land of scholars and craftsmanship. The district boasts 462 religious and spiritual structures, including 126 ranked heritage sites (61 at the national level and 65 at the municipal level), with many well-known cultural and historical landmarks such as Dau Pagoda, Chuong Duong Temple, and the Nguyen Trai Memorial Church.
In term 2020–2025, the Thường Tín District Party Committee issued Program No. 02-CTr/HU on August 22, 2020, titled “Promoting the development of agriculture, farmers, and rural areas in the direction of civilization, prosperity, and modernity, building advanced new rural areas associated with the preservation and promotion of cultural and historical values of Thường Tín district during the 2020–2025 period.” Since then, the district has implemented numerous initiatives to invest in cultural development, achieving many positive results and contributing to socio-economic growth.
Van Tu Thuong Phuc Work
Since 2021, the district has completed the socialization policy of “Investing in the construction and promotion of the cultural and historical value of the Van Tu Thuong Phuc project.” The newly constructed Van Tu Thuong Phuc covers a total area of over 3,500m², including areas for the front altar, incense chamber, main sanctuary, left and right halls, steles house, stone pillars, and other auxiliary structures. The site still preserves steles engraved with the names of scholars from Thuong Tin in the past, including national hero Nguyen Trai, Confucian scholar Nguyen Phi Khanh, second-rank doctoral laureate Ly Tu Tan, and other notable figures such as Duong Truc Nguyen, Tran Trong Lieu, Ngo Hoan, Nguyen Y, Duong Cong Do, Ung Ngan Luong, Vu Duc Chinh, Nguyen Trac, Doan Hoanh Tuan, Duong Hang, Doan Mau Khoi, and Confucian scholar and patriot Luong Van Can. These were not only intellectuals of Thuong Tin and Hanoi but also of the entire nation. Van Tu Thuong Phuc has become a symbol of the prestigious scholarly land within Hanoi. The site preserves and spreads educational values and the tradition of academic excellence, inspiring the community to build a more cultured, civilized, and modern Thuong Tin while further contributing to the character of Hanoi – a City of Peace with a thousand-year cultural legacy.
On November 14, 2022, Thuong Tin District broke ground on the Nguyen Trai Memorial Complex project in Nhi Khe Commune, covering 2.7 hectares with a total investment of VND 144 billion. The project consists of three zones: Zone S1: Spanning approximately 21,118 square meters, it includes a bell tower, drum tower, left and right auxiliary buildings, exhibition spaces, memorial halls, an octagonal pavilion, crescent-shaped lake, monument, main gate, and supporting facilities; Zone S2: Covering about 5,237 square meters, it features a management office, service facilities, flower gardens, fencing, and other auxiliary structures; and Zone Sgt: Comprising 1,368 square meters, this zone includes a seven-story “Chi Nghia” Tower, landscaped gardens, auxiliary facilities, and a model of the historical site “Ai Nam Quan”. The construction of this memorial complex is an opportunity to instill a deep love and pride in the nation’s traditions, maximize cultural, historical, and artistic values, and ensure harmony with the surrounding landscape. It also introduces cultural history, supports scientific research, and serves as a destination for visitors. Furthermore, it raises public awareness about preserving cultural heritage, ensuring that culture becomes the spiritual foundation of society and a driving force for local economic development.
The district has effectively protected and promoted historical sites. Seventy-four sites were allocated VND 78 billion from the district budget for anti-degradation and urgent repairs. From 2018 to 2022, over VND 50 billion from community contributions was used to restore and renovate relics. Many sites were restored entirely through social contributions.
Performing Traditional Heritage Arts
For many years, the Thường Tín District Party Committee, People’s Council, and People’s Committee have directed the cultural sector to coordinate with communes, towns, agencies, and organizations in collecting, researching, reviewing, preserving, and promoting intangible cultural heritage. In collaboration with the Hanoi City Cultural Center and the Vietnam Folklore Arts Association, the district has researched and restored traditional art forms at risk of being lost, such as hat trong quan (a folk duet genre), hat cheo (traditional opera), chau van (spiritual singing), and mua roi can (dry puppetry). To preserve tangible and intangible cultural values, Thường Tín organized a scientific seminar titled “Princess Khuc Thi Ngoc and the Investment Policy for the Restoration of the Vinh Mo Temple-Pagoda Complex in Nguyen Trai Commune.” This seminar attracted many researchers and heartfelt opinions to determine the best approach to restoring the complex, commensurate with Princess Khuc Thi Ngoc’s contributions.
Ha Thanh