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Quang Nam is not only famous for its beautiful landscapes but also for producing many eminent figures. One of the revered talents by the people of Quang Nam is Mr. Huynh Thuc Khang. Therefore, the Huynh Thuc Khang Memorial House has become a cultural relic, attracting thousands of visitors to pay homage each year. So what's special inside Mr. Huynh Thuc Khang's house? Let's explore through this article with Mytour.
About Mr. Huynh Thuc Khang
Before delving into the Huynh Thuc Khang Memorial House, we need to know who Mr. Huynh Thuc Khang is? What contributions has he made 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 with a doctorate degree obtained in 1904.
The memorial house was once the childhood home of Mr. Huynh Thuc Khang (Image Source: Collected)
After obtaining his doctorate, he became a leader of the Duy Tan movement in the Central region in 1908. Some time later, he was exiled by the French colonialists to Con Dao for 13 years. In 1926, he was elected as a deputy with the position of Director of the Central Assembly.
Revolutionary Activities of Mr. Huynh Thuc Khang
Throughout his 3-year tenure in the Central Assembly, he steadfastly fought on the parliamentary stage against the French Resident Superior. Eventually, he resigned from his position.
In 1927, Mr. Huynh Thuc Khang established the People's Voice 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 Minister of the Interior. In 1946, when President Ho Chi Minh went to France for negotiations, 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 his inspection tour of the Central region. According to his will, he wanted to be buried at the peak of Thien An Mountain - the foremost famous landmark of Quang Ngai province.
Even though he has departed, the talent, morality, and patriotism of Mr. Huynh are still praised and beloved by people. The people of Quang Nam often affectionately refer to him as Grandfather Huynh.
On December 27, 2021, to express gratitude and affirm Mr. Huynh's contributions to the homeland, the President awarded him the prestigious Golden Star Medal.
On December 21, 1990, the Huynh Thuc Khang Memorial House was officially recognized as a national cultural relic by the Ministry of Culture - Information.
Overview of Huynh Thuc Khang Memorial House
The memorial house of Mr. Huynh Thuc Khang is the place where he lived in 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 architectural style of the previous century (Image Source: Collected)
Where is Huynh Thuc Khang Memorial House located?
Huynh Thuc Khang Memorial House is located 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 spent his childhood
Huynh Thuc Khang Memorial House is situated within a spacious compound of approximately 4000m2 in Tien Phuoc district. This house was built by Mr. Huynh Thuc Khang's father in 1896. Constructed in a classical three-section architectural style on a 90m2 area, the house offers a cool and shaded environment with lush greenery. In front of the house is an endless paddy field, with majestic mountain slopes.
From the outside, Mr. Huynh's memorial house may appear similar to others. However, the path leading to the house is intricately paved with winding bricks. Along the pathway are towering betel nut trees intermingled with rows of green tea plants, creating a refreshing and pleasant ambiance.
Mr. Huynh Van Thoan - descendant of the Huynh family, currently the custodian of the memorial house (Image Source: Collected)
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 details. Most notably, the intricately carved wooden frames made of jackfruit wood by the skilled hands of artisans from Kim Bong carpentry village in Hoi An.
The main hall is where ancestors and Mr. Huynh are worshiped. Mr. Huynh's altar is set lower than the ancestors' altar with two meticulously carved couplets. This is a special gift given by his students when he obtained his doctorate degree. On the right side of the house is the family's bedroom, and on the left is the family's dining room.
Not only a place preserving documents about Mr. Huynh's life, but Huynh Thuc Khang Memorial House also serves as a conservation site for Mr. Huynh's workspace during his lifetime. Inside the house, there is also an exhibition area displaying artifacts related to Mr. Huynh's life. Examples include glasses, boxes, clocks, a pair of shoes, and the People's Voice newspaper.
Most of Mr. Huynh's personal belongings during his lifetime are preserved intact at the memorial house (Image Source: Collected)
Currently, the house is taken care of by Mr. Huynh Van Thoan - Mr. Huynh's nephew. Mr. Thoan stated that the memorial site welcomes over a thousand tourists from both domestic and international destinations each year for worship and sightseeing.
If you have the chance to visit Mr. Huynh's memorial house, don't miss another famous tourist attraction like the ancient village of Loc Yen. This is an ancient village with a history dating back to the 15th - 16th century to the present day. Loc Yen ancient village covers a total area of up to 279 hectares with 8 ancient houses built of jackfruit wood, nestled against the mountain slopes. In front of the village is a vast rice field. In September 2019, Loc Yen was ranked as one of the top 4 most beautiful ancient villages in Vietnam.
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