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Dinh Son Trung/ Impressive destination/ An unforgettable visit. #chua #chuadep Dinh Son Trung (also known as Bay Thua Temple or Dinh to worship Duc Co Quan Tran Van Thanh) is an important historical relic site, located in Vinh Quoi hamlet, Vinh An commune, Chau Thanh district, An Giang province (old name). This is a place to worship and commemorate the merits of Quan Co Tran Van Thanh, the national hero who led the Lang Linh - Bay Thua uprising against the French colonialists in the second half of the 19th century. o Why is there the name Bay Thua - Lang Linh in Dinh Son Trung? The name "Lang Linh - Bay Thua" in Dinh Son Trung, Chau Thanh, An Giang carries many historical and folk elements associated with this land. ________________________________________ 🌾 1. "Lang Linh" - a sacred land in the middle of deep fields • "Lang" is a local word of the South, referring to low-lying, swampy areas with a lot of water, where ancient people often reclaimed rice fields. • “Linh” has a sacred, mysterious meaning, associated with spiritual stories and folk beliefs. → Therefore, “Lang Linh” can be understood as “a sacred swamp”, where people believe that there is a spiritual energy of heaven and earth, or where many mysterious events have occurred, associated with the religion of Buu Son Ky Huong, Buddha Thay Tay An. • According to folk legend, the Lang Linh – Bay Thua area was once a base to resist the French and a place of retreat for Buddha Thay followers, so people call this area “a sacred land” – Lang Linh. In Dinh Son Trung, we also see a temple named “Lo Ren Bay Thua”. So what is the historical significance of “Lo Ren Bay Thua”? The Bay Thua Forge played an extremely important role and significance in the anti-French uprising led by Quan Co Tran Van Thanh (also known as the Lang Linh - Bay Thua Uprising or Bay Thua Uprising, which took place from 1867 to 1873): • Weapon production site: The forge was where Quan Co Tran Van Thanh's insurgents forged and cast weapons, manufactured guns, ammunition, and weapons to equip the forces fighting against the French colonialists. This was a major highlight at the base, demonstrating the initiative and self-reliance of the insurgents in difficult and deprived conditions. • Historical evidence: The Bay Thua Forge (a relic located in Dinh Son Trung - the place to worship Quan Co Tran Van Thanh and the center of the base) is an important historical relic, demonstrating: o The patriotic, indomitable, and persistent spirit of Quan Co Tran Van Thanh and the Binh Gia Nghi team (insurgents). o The careful and organized preparation of the uprising did not stop at gathering forces but also took care of the production of logistics and weapons for the long war. o To this day, the forge relic has been restored and is a tourist attraction, commemorating the uprising. Why is it called Lo Ren Bay Thua? Some sources of information say that Bay Thua is the name of this land, originating from the natural characteristics, because in the past, there were many types of trees called "that thi" (or cat thi) trees growing here. People called that place "Bai Thua", then misread it as "Bay Thua". There is another legend that says: The name "Bay Thua" in Dinh Son Trung is associated with a character in folklore - often called Mr. Bay Thua, a famous blacksmith and associated with this area since ancient times. Below is a detailed explanation of the origin of the name “Bay Thua”: Mr. Bay Thua (real name recorded in documents as Nguyen Van Thua or Tran Van Thua) was a famous blacksmith in the Dinh Son Trung area, living in the early 20th century. • He not only forged knives, hoes, and machetes for the people, but also secretly forged spears, lances, daggers, and other primitive weapons for those who fought against the French in the Chau Thanh - Nui Sam - Long Xuyen area. ________________________________________ 🕯️ 4. The mark left behind • The Bay Thua forge is still remembered by local people today as a symbol of the spirit of work and silent patriotism. • During village festivals or when talking about the history of Dinh Son Trung, people often say: “Mr. Bay Thua was not only a good blacksmith, but also a person who contributed to the anti-French movement with his own hammer and anvil.” 2. Construction and restoration process: o After the country's reunification (1975), the relic site was gradually restored and supplemented. o On December 12, 1986, Dinh Son Trung was recognized by the Ministry of Culture (now the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) as a National Historical - Cultural Relic. Significance: Dinh Son Trung is not only a place to worship and commemorate the national hero Tran Van Thanh and the Gia Nghi insurgents, but also a symbol of indomitable spirit, marking the heroic Lang Linh - Bay Thua uprising against French colonialism. Every year, the death anniversary of Duc Co Quan is solemnly held on the 20th - 22nd of the second lunar month, attracting a large number of people an...