Groundbreaking ceremony for the restoration and renovation of Loi Pagoda, Van An commune

Attending the ceremony were comrades: Nguyen Dinh Hung - Member of the Provincial Party Executive Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Nghe An province; Mr. Nguyen Van Chinh - Permanent Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Catholic Solidarity Committee of Nghe An province; Priest Guise Phan Van Thang - Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Catholic Solidarity Committee of Nghe An province; and representatives of the Department of Ethnic Minorities and Religions, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the province, departments, branches and organizations at all levels.

Delegates attending the ceremony. Photo: PV

Overview of the ceremony 1 — Overview of the ceremony. Photo: PV

Loi Pagoda is located in Hong Son hamlet, formerly in Thuong Tan Loc commune (now Van An commune). The pagoda was built and renovated in November 2004, and on October 18, 2022, it was officially recognized under Decision No. 165/QD-BTST. This is a spiritual and cultural activity spot for local people and neighboring areas.

However, the recent storm No. 5 caused severe damage, causing the pagoda to be seriously degraded. On August 30, 2025, the Fatherland Front Committee of Van An commune coordinated with the Vietnam Catholic Solidarity Committee of Nghe An province and Hoang Gia Phat Group to donate 99 million VND to support the pagoda to overcome the consequences, gradually stabilize the facilities, restore the landscape and ensure a space for religious activities for Buddhists.

Speaking at the ceremony, Father Guise Phan Van Thang - Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Catholic Solidarity Committee of Nghe An province expressed his deep gratitude for the attention and support of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Nghe An province, the Vietnam Catholic Solidarity Committee of Nghe An province, the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha of Nghe An province and related departments. The priest emphasized that the restoration of Loi Pagoda not only contributes to preserving spiritual cultural heritage but also spreads the values of solidarity and humanity in the community.

Within the framework of the ceremony, there were activities to pray for national peace and people's well-being and to give gifts to the pagoda.

Department representative — Representatives of the Department of Ethnic Minorities and Religions of Nghe An province presented support to join hands in renovating and embellishing Loi Pagoda. Photo: PV

HGP awarded — Representatives of Hoang Gia Phat Group join hands to restore Loi Pagoda. Photo: PV

Previously, Hoang Gia Phat Investment and Trading Joint Stock Company also awarded 30 gifts to excellent students of Thuong Tan Loc 2 Primary School, on the occasion of the opening of the new school year.