VHO - The Hue Monuments Conservation Center has just started the project "Preservation, restoration, and overall embellishment of the Thai Mieu relic, phase 1". In the first phase of this project, Thua Thien Hue province will allocate 52 billion VND from the local budget to preserve the Thai Mieu relic.
Thai Mieu relic is located in the southeast of Hue Imperial City, built by King Gia Long in 1804, is a place to worship 9 Nguyen Lords. This construction is symmetrical with The Mieu in the southwest corner, is a place to worship Nguyen Dynasty kings.
The overall relic of Thai Mieu is an architectural complex with more than 10 construction items built on an area of over 14,900 m2. In which, the main structure of Thai To Mieu has a wooden architecture built in the style of double houses "trung thiem diep oc", and is the largest wooden structure in Hue Imperial City with: the front hall has 15 compartments and 2 wings, the main hall has 13 compartments and 2 wings. Of the 5 temples in Hue Imperial City, Thai Mieu is the earliest and largest monument.
After many historical upheavals, the Thai Mieu relic was destroyed in 1947. In 1972, Lady Tu Cung (ie Doan Huy Hoang Thai Hau) and descendants of the Nguyen Phuc clan donated funds and rebuilt the main structure of the Thai Mieu on a smaller scale right on the foundation of the old structure.
However, over the years, this structure has also been degraded, deserted, and on the verge of collapse. Many other structures in the relic site are in a similar state, with almost no visitors knowing about them. The tablets of the Nguyen lords were also brought to Trieu Mieu (located north of Thai Mieu) for worship.
According to a representative of the Hue Monuments Conservation Center, although most of the structures in this relic complex have been destroyed, based on written descriptions and the existing foundation, the restoration work will completely recreate one of the most important temples under the Nguyen Dynasty.
The project “Preservation, renovation, restoration and overall embellishment of the Thai Mieu relic, phase 1” will contribute to preserving and promoting the value of the special national historical relic and world cultural heritage. The completed Thai Mieu area will restore the rituals, recreate a part of the intangible heritage that is worth preserving and will be the core in exploiting tourism in the Thai Mieu - Trieu Mieu area, which has been left open for a long time due to the deterioration of the works.
Previously, in 2021, the People's Council of Thua Thien Hue province passed Resolution No. 35/NQ-HDND on approving the investment policy of the project "Preservation, renovation, restoration and overall embellishment of Thai Mieu relic, phase 1" with a total cost of 272.7 billion VND, from the central budget and other legal capital sources.
In Thua Thien Hue's medium-term public investment plan for the 2021-2025 period, this project is allocated 100 billion VND, including 50 billion VND from the central budget reserve and 50 billion VND from the relic site entrance fee revenue.
However, because the project was not approved in time in 2021 and 2022, the central reserve fund was canceled and withdrawn. At the end of 2023, to implement the conservation and restoration of Thai Mieu relic, the People's Council of Thua Thien Hue province issued a Resolution adjusting the capital structure of the project from the provincial budget.
With the budget for the project "Preservation, renovation, restoration and overall embellishment of the Thai Mieu relic, phase 1" this time being 52 billion VND, the scope of implementation this time mainly focuses on investing in severely degraded structures that can collapse at any time and prioritizes eliminating abandoned spaces in the sacred area of the Thai Mieu.
Specifically, for the existing Thai To Temple relic, the artifacts belonging to the project will be demolished, classified, evaluated, preserved and stored. This project has an area of 1,917m2 (71m x 27m), the railing system and the southern foundation wall will be demolished. The entire system of trees and materials that are not in the right position or conform to specifications will be moved out of the Thai To Temple foundation area, and the Thanh stone pavement area in the front hall area will be decorated. At the same time, the surrounding foundation walls will be repaired and restored; the entire foundation system will be reinforced, the foundation system will be adjusted; the foundation will be termite-proofed and concrete will be poured for the project.
The Thai Mieu Mon relic (54m2) will have its foundation reinforced and moisture-proofed; the foundation and steps inside and outside the gate will be adjusted and repaired. The rotten mortar will be peeled off, plastered and restored with triple mortar, and the finishing color will be applied. The roof system will be restored, decorative motifs will be restored; the door system will be restored with group II wood, and the wooden structures will be protected against termites.
This project in phase 1 (phase 1) will also preserve, renovate and restore the gate and wall system in the Thai Mieu area including: Dien Hy Mon, Quang Hy Mon, Tuc Tuong Mon, Hien Thua Mon. Protect the foundation traces with a total area of 1,078 m2 of the works Ta Tung Tu, Huu Tung Tu, Muc Tu Dien; Tho Cong Tu and Tuy Thanh Cac.
At the same time, renovate and restore the yard, walkways and install electricity and drainage systems in the Thai Mieu relic area. Plan and preserve existing ancient trees, enhance the landscape and green tree system in the area...
The leader of the Hue Monuments Conservation Center said that the first phase of the project will be implemented in nearly 4 years, constructed by the Central Monuments Restoration Joint Stock Company - Vinaremon. The project completed in this phase will be a scenic attraction, and the scale of the Thai To Temple will be restored when conditions are sufficient.
Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/van-hoa/di-tich-thai-mieu-dai-noi-hue-se-duoc-trung-tu-nhu-the-nao-109478.html
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