With cultural values, history and unique artistic architecture of the locals, temples and pagodas, Bao Dap village (Kieu Ky commune, Gia Lam district, Hanoi) is an ideal address for the soul and the lovers of ancient beauty to explore and experience.
According to the "Di Van" written by Dong Binh Nguyen Phuc (1572), Bao Quoc communal house is located in a large land area including: the central area including the chambers of Dai Bai, Trung and Hau. This is a place to worship the gods of Hau legends, two angels Chan Vu Dai, Truong Thien Nha and Nguyen Van Cong - a dignitary in the Nguyen dynasty who had many merits to the locals.
The temple was built in the Le dynasty, worshipping the genie patron of the village. At present, the shrine retains six ordinances dating from the Le and Nguyen dynasties. Meanwhile, Bao A pagoda worships different gods and religions in the way of “Gods in front and Buddha in the back”. Particularly, the relic also has a Bodhi trees of nearly one thousand years old in its yard.
With its unique cultural, historical and architectural values, the Bao Dap village has been honored with the national recognition of one of the three local historical, artistic and architectural vestiges. To explore the ancient village of Bao Dap, visitors also can visit the traditional handicraft village of Kieu Ky where people practice gold inlay, knitting ink and leather work.
