Son Phong Communal House (350 Nguyen Duy Hieu St.)

Son Phong Communal House is used to worship the four goddesses of the sea and the Cham goddess Thien Y A Na. So sacred is the Son Phong communal House, visitors must respect the rules of worship. For example, it would be disrespectful to do things like shout or play texas hold em. There are many vestiges telling of the joining of the Dai An, Mau Tai, Phong Nien villages and part of Son Pho village to form one big village. Due to this joining, the village and the communal house were given the new name “Son Phong”. Legend tells that the village once provided trade services and security for all of Hoi An town, so Lord Nguyen Phuc Chu conferred a board on the village with the words “Cứu Thế Độ Nhân” which means “Save the country and help the people”. This board dates back to 1715 and has 10 flying phoenixes on it. This board is now hanging in front of the compartment.
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Japanese Covered Bridge

The Japanese Covered Bridge in Hoi An is one of the famous tourist attractions in Hoi An, Vietnam. The original Vietnamese name of this bridge is “Lai Vien Kieu”. The word can be interpreted as “Pagoda in Japan”. It is considered that the Japanese Covered Bridge, Hoi An is a possession of the Japanese community of Hoi An.

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Ong Pagoda – Quan Công temple

The small fishing town of Hoi An situated on the banks of the Thu Bon River, is a quiet and place that affords its visitors ample scope for relaxation. The town’s other claim to fame is its many pagodas and shrines. Of them is the Ong Pagoda in Hoi An. The Ong Pagoda in Hoi An like most other pagodas in the region is a place engaged in not just a place of worship and meditation, but also a cultural hub, preserving the heritage of the land. The Ong Pagoda in Hoi An is also popularly called the “Chua Ong Pagoda”.

Located in the Quang Nam Province, the Ong Pagoda in Hoi An is to be found in the Tran Phu Street of the town. The Tran Phu Street is a typically old and traditional Chinese district; and so the presence of this 17th century pagoda in such a location indicated towards its heritage. The Ong Pagoda in Hoi An which is dedicated to “Quan Thanh De Quan” – also known as “Quan Van Truong” – [Guan Gong or Guan Yu] was erected in 1653 in honor of its namesake, who was an ancient Chinese general. Quan Thanh De Quan was a prominent figure of the ‘three kingdom’ era of China. Because of its age and the subsequent resultant deterioration, the Ong Pagoda in Hoi An has undergone multiple renovations.
At Oct 29th 1991, Ong Pagoda – Quan Công temple had the national historial – cultural heritage certificate.
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