On October 6, Quang Tan commune held a groundbreaking ceremony for the restoration of Sau Shrine in Dong Tam village.
Sau Shrine, located in Dong Tam village, Quang Tan commune, is a place of worship associated with the historical, cultural and community values of local residents. In 2009, the shrine was included by the Quang Ninh City People’s Committee in the inventory and classification list of historical and cultural relics.
Sau Shrine has a highly distinctive architectural design and is built mainly of stone, from its foundations and walls to its beams and roof, creating a unique architectural feature within the locality’s cultural and spiritual space.
Beyond its architectural value, Sau Shrine also preserves many traces of local history and the community’s spiritual and cultural life. Buddhist statues, the foundations of an old pagoda, remnants of stone architecture and stories passed down by generations of elderly residents have formed a meaningful layer of cultural heritage for the locality. Before the August Revolution, Sau Shrine was once selected by Viet Minh forces as a liaison station.
In line with the policy of conserving, preserving and promoting traditional cultural and spiritual values, Quang Tan commune has launched the restoration, rehabilitation and upgrading of Mieu Shrine over an area of 5,970 m2. The project is funded entirely through mobilised social resources.
The restoration aims to conserve and preserve the shrine’s historical, cultural, architectural and traditional spiritual values; gradually improve the space for religious and spiritual activities; and meet the legitimate needs of local residents, Buddhist followers and visitors. It will also help promote the value of the relic in connection with community life, contributing to preserving cultural identity, building a healthy cultural environment and improving the spiritual life of local people.
