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Quang Nam isn't just famous for its beautiful landscapes, but also for nurturing many great individuals. One of the revered figures here is Mr. Huynh Thuc Khang. Consequently, the Huynh Thuc Khang Memorial House has become a cultural relic, attracting thousands of visitors annually. So, what's special inside Mr. Huynh Thuc Khang's house? Let's explore through the following article.
Introduction to Mr. Huynh Thuc Khang
Before delving into the depths of the Huynh Thuc Khang Memorial House, let's understand who Mr. Huynh Thuc Khang was. What were his contributions to the country? Mr. Huynh Thuc Khang was born in 1876 in Thanh Binh village, Ha Dong district, Thang Binh prefecture (now Tien Phuoc district, Quang Nam province). He was a prominent revolutionary figure who attained a doctoral degree in 1904.
The memorial house was once the childhood home of Mr. Huynh Thuc Khang (Source: Compiled)
After obtaining his doctoral degree, he became a leader of the Duy Tan movement in the Central region in 1908. Shortly after, he was exiled to Con Dao by the French colonialists for 13 years. In 1926, he was elected as a representative with the position of Director of the Central Assembly.
The Revolutionary Activities of Mr. Huynh Thuc Khang
Throughout his 3 years at the Assembly, he steadfastly fought on the political stage against the French Resident General. Eventually, he resigned from his position.
In 1927, Mr. Huynh Thuc Khang founded the Tieng Dan newspaper printing factory. During this period, he served as the editor-in-chief in Hue until 1943 when the newspaper was completely shut down.
After the August Revolution in 1945, Mr. Huynh Thuc Khang was appointed as the Minister of the Interior. In 1946, when President Ho Chi Minh negotiated in France, Mr. Huynh Thuc Khang was nominated for the position of President of Vietnam.
A year later, Mr. Huynh Thuc Khang passed away in Quang Ngai during an inspection tour of the Central region. According to his will, he wished to be buried at the peak of Thien An Mountain - the most famous scenic spot in Quang Ngai province.
Although he has departed, the talent, morality, and patriotism of Mr. Huynh Thuc Khang are still praised and cherished by people. The people of Quang Nam often affectionately call him Uncle Huynh.
On December 27, 2021, to express gratitude and affirm the contributions of Mr. Huynh to the Motherland, the President awarded him the prestigious Golden Star Order.
On December 21, 1990, the Huynh Thuc Khang Memorial House was officially recognized as a national cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture - Information.
About the Huynh Thuc Khang Memorial House
The memorial house of Mr. Huynh Thuc Khang is where he lived during his childhood. As he grew up, the house became a place to preserve childhood memories, where Mr. Huynh returned to visit his family.
Currently, the house has become a place displaying artifacts related to the revolutionary activities of Mr. Huynh under the name of Huynh Thuc Khang Memorial House.
Despite being over a hundred years old, the house still retains the intact traditional architecture of the previous century (Source: Compiled)
Where is the Huynh Thuc Khang Memorial House located?
The Huynh Thuc Khang Memorial House is situated on Provincial Road 616, in Tien Canh commune, Tien Phuoc district, Quang Nam province. It is only about 35km southwest of Tam Ky city.
What makes Mr. Huynh Thuc Khang's house special?
The memorial house is where Mr. Huynh lived from childhood
The Huynh Thuc Khang Memorial House is located within a spacious compound of about 4000m2 in Tien Phuoc district. This is the house built by Mr. Huynh Thuc Khang's father in 1896. Constructed in the classic three-compartment architectural style on an area of 90m2, the house has a cool and shady atmosphere, surrounded by lush greenery. In front of the house is an endless rice field, with majestic mountains in the background.
Looking from the outside, Mr. Huynh's memorial house appears similar to any other house. However, the path leading to the house is paved with winding bricks. Along the pathway are two rows of towering areca palms interspersed with lush green tea bushes, creating a cool and pleasant atmosphere.
Mr. Huynh Van Thoan - the descendant of the Huynh family, is currently the custodian of the memorial house (Source: Compiled)
The memorial house - a place preserving documents about Mr. Huynh's life
Inspired by the distinctive architecture of Quang Nam, the house is meticulously designed with exquisite patterns. Most notably, the wooden frames are intricately carved from jackfruit wood by the skilled hands of Kim Bong carpenters from Hoi An village.
The main hall is where ancestors and Mr. Huynh are worshiped. Mr. Huynh's altar is arranged lower than the ancestor altar with two exquisitely carved couplets. This is a special gift given by Mr. Huynh's students when he obtained his doctoral degree. On the right side of the hall is the family's bedroom, and on the left is the family's dining room.
Not only serving as a repository of documents about Mr. Huynh's life, Huynh Thuc Khang Memorial House also becomes a preserved site of his working space during his lifetime. Inside the house, there is an exhibition area displaying items closely associated with his life. These include glasses, boxes, clocks, shoes, and the Tieng Dan newspaper.
Most of Mr. Huynh's personal belongings during his lifetime are preserved intact at the memorial house (Source: Compiled)
Currently, the house is cared for by Mr. Huynh Van Thoan - Mr. Huynh's grandson. Mr. Thoan mentioned that the memorial site welcomes over a thousand tourists each year for worship and visits.
If you have the chance to visit Mr. Huynh's memorial house, don't miss another famous landmark like the ancient village of Loc Yen. This is a historic village dating back to the 15th - 16th century. Loc Yen ancient village covers an area of 279 hectares with 8 ancient wooden houses built along the mountain slopes. In front of the village lies vast rice fields. In September 2019, Loc Yen was ranked among the top 4 most beautiful ancient villages in Vietnam.
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