Southwestern region’s ancient pagodas
Tuesday, 03/11/2015 14:39 (GMT+7)
Arriving in the south west of Vietnam, tourists are advised to visit the ancient pagodas to witness the unique architecture and appreciate their commanding cultural significance.
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Situated some 10 kilometres from Bac Lieu city in Bac Lieu province, Xiem Can is one of the largest and most splendid pagodas in southern Vietnam. |
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The uniquely designed Khmer possesses deep aesthetic appeal with an image of the Ankor Wat temple, the home of Khmer architecture, as a rooftop centrepiece. |
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Xiem Can pagoda is a famous spiritual tourism site in Bac Lieu province. It attracts the greatest number of tourists during big festivals such as Chol Chnam Thmay (new-year celebration), Sene Dolta (ancestor worshipping), Ok Om Bok (Moon worshipping) |
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Ma Toc or Mahatuc pagoda, is situated nearly 3 kilometres from Soc Trang city. This is an ancient pagoda by Khmer people displaying specific architecture and patterns. The 2-storey coloured roof has a number of small towers. At the gable is the skillfully carved image of Na-ga snake. |
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In the pagoda is a five-tone orchestra – the typical instrument in the life of Khmer people which is indispensable during big festivals. |
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Dat Set pagoda, built 200 years ago, is another unique architectural construction in Vietnam, is situated in Ton Duc Thang Street of Soc Trang city. |
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The pagoda has 1,901 Buddhist statues and 200 animal statues, incense-burners, etc made from clay. |
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Vinh Trang pagoda, situated in My Tho city, Tien Giang province, has an area of nearly 2 hectares. |
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Its design is the combination of Asia – Europe architect. |
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The vast space brings comfortable feelings for tourists and visitors. |
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Ang pagoda is the oldest one among over 140 Khmer pagodas in Tra Vinh. Throughout 10 centuries, Ang pagoda’s architect and exhibits have remained original. |
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Ang pagoda was built in harmony with the surrounding nature and the typical Khmer decorative arts. |