A visit to 100-year-old temple in Can Tho

  • Binh Thuy temple, a typical architecture of the Southern Vietnamese communal house. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Hằng
    Binh Thuy temple, a typical architecture of the Southern Vietnamese communal house. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Hằng
  • Tam quan gate of Binh Thuy temple. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Hằng
    Tam quan gate of Binh Thuy temple. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Hằng
  • Binh Thuy temple is next to a peaceful river. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Hằng
    Binh Thuy temple is next to a peaceful river. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Hằng
  • The solemn atmosphere inside Binh Thuy temple. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Hằng
    The solemn atmosphere inside Binh Thuy temple. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Hằng
  • The communal house also has a place to worship the tiger god, a mascot symbolizing majesty and strength; a popular image in Vietnamese folk beliefs. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Hằng
    The communal house also has a place to worship the tiger god, a mascot symbolizing majesty and strength; a popular image in Vietnamese folk beliefs. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Hằng
  • Binh Thuy Communal House is an architectural, cultural and spiritual highlight of people in the South. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Hằng
    Binh Thuy Communal House is an architectural, cultural and spiritual highlight of people in the South. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Hằng
  • Binh Thuy Communal House is a place to worship scholars and sages conferred by the Emperor, and is also a gathering place for people during festivals. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Hằng
    Binh Thuy Communal House is a place to worship scholars and sages conferred by the Emperor, and is also a gathering place for people during festivals. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Hằng
Binh Thuy temple, known in the past as Long Tuyen Communal House, is located in Binh Thuy Ward, Binh Thuy District, 5km from the center of Can Tho City. The temple, which was built in 1844, has been rebuilt and was completely renovated in 1910. It was ranked as a national monument on September 5, 1989 for its importance in architecture, spirituality and cultural activities of local people. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Hằng

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