(Baonghean.vn) - Currently, the people of Dien Hoang commune (Dien Chau district) are living in a state of excitement because their village has a large and beautiful new gate. The gate is made from two main materials, stone and wood, at a cost of approximately 4 billion VND.
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| Dien Hoang commune, located northeast of Dien Chau district, is a land with a long-standing tradition of the former Dien Phu region of Hoan Chau. Dien Hoang is home to the famous Hoang Ha drum-making village, with a history spanning over 200 years and a secret craft passed down through 16 generations of the Nguyen family, descendants of Cuong Quoc Cong Nguyen Xi. This magnificent village gate is located in Thanh Nam hamlet, on the road leading to the center of Dien Hoang commune. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| According to Mr. Nguyen Tan, Chairman of Dien Hoang commune, the gate required approximately 50 cubic meters of wood (ebony and ironwood) and 70 cubic meters of stone, costing about 4 billion VND in total, funded by Dien Hoang residents living away from home. The gate's architecture follows the three-arched style, consisting of 6 columns, 4 rows, and 3 roof levels. On either side are two stone screens attached to the pillars. (Photo: Huy Thu) |
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| The stonework was crafted by artisans from Quy Hop and Hue. The intricate details on the inner surface are beautifully carved with intricate patterns. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The roof features three tiers of yin-yang tiles with gracefully curved eaves. The top tier is decorated with two dragons flanking the moon in a very elegant manner. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The beams, rafters, and connecting beams are elaborately carved. The wooden parts were joined using mortise and tenon joints by craftsmen from Nam Dan, while the carving was done by artisans from the North. Seven craftsmen worked continuously for three months, earning 450 million VND in wages. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Along with the village gate of Quynh Doi, the gate of Dien Hoang village is also considered one of the most magnificent village gates in Nghe An province. Mr. Tan added: "Before constructing the village gate, the commune held many meetings to gather opinions from the people and sought opinions from the district. After this project, the Dien Hoang expatriate association will continue to support their hometown in building a martyrs' cemetery." Photo: Huy Thu |
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