Ba Kim Giao

In the midst of Phu Quoc's wild history, Mrs. Kim Giao appears as a goddess of reclamation, who taught the people heartbreaking lessons about farming. Locals often mention her at the Ba Trong Palace in Cua Can; and remember not to mistake her for the god worshipped at the Ba Trong Palace under Duong Dong.

Bộ rễ của một cây lớn trong khu rừng Phú Quốc, không phải cây di sản định danh — Rừng Phú Quốc làm bối cảnh truyện kể Bà Kim Giao, KHÔNG phải ảnh nhân vật hoặc địa điểm lịch sử đã xác minh. · Phương Huy · Wikimedia Commons

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On the way to visit the Palaces, be careful to compare the names of the places because the names that are familiar with each other are very easy to make newcomers "lost". Don't hesitate to ask the caretakers to hear them tell about the memories passed down from their lives, but when you bring the story over and over again, remember to separate the shell of beliefs from the events with decent historical origins.

Understanding the story in context

The figure of Mrs. Kim Giao is imprinted in legends and religious rituals, but that does not mean that every detail about her is real in history. Moreover, Mrs. Kim Giao and the Holy Mother of the Water Dragon are two completely separate streams of faith, it is not advisable to "merge" these two characters when telling stories.

If you visit

Memorize to call the correct name: Dinh Ba Trong (Cua Can) and Dinh Ba Ngoi (Duong Dong).
Choose discreet attire and behave politely when visiting a sacred place.
Always ask permission in advance if you want to bring your camera up to take a picture of the person doing the ceremony.
Tell the story of her as a beautiful local legend, don't assign it to rigid historical landmarks when there is not enough evidence.