Close-up of the 'number one village well' renovated for billions in Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - After being restored, with its grand scale and unique art, Dong Son well in Trung Phuc Cuong commune, Nam Dan district is considered by many to be the "best well", a rare one in Nghe An.
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According to local elders, Dong Son well at the foot of Dong Son mountain was dug by Duong Lieu villagers hundreds of years ago to get water for daily use. After many years, only traces remain, in order to preserve and conserve the traditional beauty of the homeland, In 2019, the people of Duong Lieu village, now in Trung Chinh and De Dinh hamlets, Trung Phuc Cuong commune, decided to restore and renovate the village well. After After 5 months of construction, Dong Son well was inaugurated in early 2020. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The cost of renovating the well (more than 1 billion VND) was mobilized from the contributions of local people, benefactors and children of Duong Lieu village living and working all over the country. The well was designed and elaborately built on an area of 1,216 m2, of which the well area is 796 m2 with the main material being green stone. The diameter of the bottom of the well is 9 m, the diameter of the mouth of the well is 16 m. The well has only one entrance and exit on the East side, limited by 2 pillars attached to 2 beautifully sculpted dragons. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| From the outside looking in, on the left of the well door is a sign with the name of the well engraved in calligraphy on stone and a historical stele, recording the merits of more than 100 groups and individuals who contributed to the construction and restoration of Dong Son village well. Photo: Huy Thu |
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Close-up of the inside of Dong Son stone well. Mr. Tran Van Cong (70 years old), a resident of Trung Chinh hamlet, said: In the past, Dong Son well was an important source of domestic water for Duong Lieu village. Later, the well supplied water to Nam Nam Regional General Hospital. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The well wall is about 0.8 m high and is assembled from 40 green stone slabs and dozens of stone pillars carved with the shape of "four seasons", lotus flowers... on both sides. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The outside of the well is paved with a width of nearly 1 meter to create a walkway around the well. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The well is connected to the outside by a large pipe. This pipe is where water is drained from the well each time it is examined. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| To the south of the well is a large incense burner, where villagers burn incense, worship the dragon lord, and remember the heroic martyrs resting on the top of Dong Son mountain. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| In order to protect the village well, local people have erected a sign "Dong Son Well Rules" near the entrance with contents such as strictly prohibiting littering in the well, prohibiting children from swimming, bathing in the well... around the well there is a wall, an entrance, ornamental plants and many stone benches for people to come and enjoy the cool breeze. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Talking about his village's stone well, Mr. Hoang Nghia Lan - Head of Trung Chinh hamlet, Trung Phuc Cuong commune shared: Thanks to the solidarity and consensus of the people, Dong Son well has been restored and decorated. This is not only a vivid historical relic, preserving many memories of the people, but also a proud work of art of the homeland. Photo: Huy Thu |
