In an atmosphere of excitement to celebrate the 18th Congress of the Hanoi Party Committee, the People's Committee of Ung Hoa District on October 13 held an inauguration and plaque ceremony for the restoration and preservation project of Trung Thuong Temple, also known as the Temple of the Twelve Ladies. The site is a cultural and spiritual landmark with deep historical and humanistic value.

Attending the ceremony were Phung Thi Hong Ha, Member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee and Permanent Vice Chairwoman of the Hanoi People's Council; Nguyen Thanh Binh, Head of the Cultural and Social Affairs Committee of the City People's Council; and Nguyen Cong Bang, Head of the City's Emulation and Commendation Board.

Overview of the event. 

Trung Thuong Temple, or the Temple of the Twelve Ladies, is a sacred heritage site embodying traditional cultural and spiritual values. It has been officially recognized and classified as a special historical relic by the Hanoi People's Committee.

Given its importance, the restoration project was approved by the city and assigned to the Ung Hoa District Construction Investment Project Management Board as the investor, in coordination with consulting, construction, and supervision units to implement the work.

The project includes the restoration of the main gate (Nghi Mon), the Left and Right Pavilions (each about 31 square meters), and the kitchen house of the temple caretaker located in the southeast corner of the site (about 44 square meters). 

Delegates at the event. 

It also restores the offering-burning shrine, the screen wall in front of the main gate, and other auxiliary structures such as the temple well, courtyard, fences, and restrooms.

The project is located in Trung Thuong Hamlet, with a total investment of VND20 billion (US$790,000). Construction began on November 9, 2024, and was completed and handed over for use on October 13, 2025.

The project not only helps preserve and promote the cultural and historical values of the site but also serves as a cultural highlight for the local community, reflecting the Party and State's commitment to safeguarding Hanoi's cultural heritage.