Mau (Goddess) Cam Son Templeand Cam Mountain Cave recognised as national historical site

BHG - The People's Committee of Ha Giang City held a ceremony to receive a certificate recognising the historical relic of Mau (Goddess) Cam Son Temple and Cam Mountain Cave in Nguyen Trai Ward, Ha Giang City, as a national historical site.

Leaders of the Department of Cultural Heritage present the certificate recognising Mau (Goddess) Cam Son Temple and Cam Mountain Cave as national relic to officials of Ha GiangCity.

The complex ofMau (Goddess) Cam Son Temple and Cam Mountain Cave was built during the Nguyen Dynasty from the second half of the 19th century to the early 20th century.

The complex stores many valuable artefacts and Chinese documents. The location also witnessed the tenacious fighting of local people in close coordination with the royal army againstthe Yellow Flag Army to protect the peaceful life of the people and the borders of the Fatherland.

A procession held at the ceremony

Over the past nearly two centuries, Mau (Goddess) Cam Son Temple has become strongly attachedto the spiritual lives of many local people. After many renovations, the temple has a spacious and airy architecture, becoming a host venue for religious activities.

On November 20, 2024, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued Decision 3538 on recognisingMau (Goddess) Cam Son Temple and Cam Mountain Cave as anational relic.

Following the ceremony, the delegates and the temple management board held a procession from 26.3 Square to the temple and organised ceremonial activities at the temple.

To date, Ha GiangProvince has 61 recognised relics, including 33 national relics and 28 provincial relics. The relics have received investment for renovation to better serve the spiritual and cultural needs of the people while increasing the value of the cultural heritages, such that culture is truly the goal and driving force of socio-economic development.