Located in the modern space of the National Convention Center, Dam Temple (also known as Duc Thanh Dam Temple) appears as a peaceful quiet space. The temple is not only a place for religious activities but also associated with the legend of the snake god of Me Tri village.
According to folklore, in the past, there was an old and poor couple in the village. Once, when pulling a net, the husband did not catch a fish but picked up a strange egg and brought it home to store. Soon after, the egg hatched into a white snake. The couple raised it like a child, until one rainy and windy night, the snake transformed into a large creature and disappeared into the lagoon.
From then on, every time the husband prayed, the fishing became favorable. The story spread later, and the villagers followed suit and also encountered a lot of luck. Believing that the white snake was a deity, they set up a place of worship by the lagoon, honoring it as Duc Thanh Dam (or Mr. Ba Hoang) - the third son of the Water God.
The temple is built on a high mound, near gate number 5 of the National Convention Center area, surrounded by green trees. The entrance is paved with stone, the space is airy with three sides overlooking the lagoon. Open-air architecture that has existed for hundreds of years creates a rare unique feature.
The main hall is located under an ancient banyan tree, surrounded by large kapok trees. Nearby is the Ngoc Well Mother Temple, the place of worship for the two parents of Duc Thanh Dam, associated with legends about the ancient structure under the well.
To this day, Mieu Dam is still the spiritual support of the people of Me Tri. Every year, on February 18th of the lunar calendar, a festival is held, attracting a large number of people and tourists to offer incense, pray for peace and luck.
