Close-up of billion-dollar village well in Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - After completing the restoration, Duong Quan well in Trung Phuc Cuong commune (Nam Dan) has become one of the most "giant" and beautiful village wells in Nghe An.
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| According to local people,wellDuong Quan well was dug by Dong Vien villagers in ancient times to get water for daily use. Because the well is located near the main road, villagers call it Duong Quan well. After decades of abandonment, the well was restored by Dong Xuan hamlet, Trung Phuc Cuong commune in 2021. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The cost of building and renovating the well, over 1 billion VND, was mobilized from contributions from benefactors, local people, and children of Dong Xuan hamlet across the country... The well has a diameter of 23.5m and a circumference of over 73m, and was elaborately designed and built with green stone and laterite materials in an area of 1,100 m2.2Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The 1 meter high well wall is assembled from 57 square columns and 59 meticulously carved stone slabs. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Thanks to the harmonious and detailed design, especially the separation of the well's wall and foot as well as the carving of stone slabs into the shape of a gong, the well's wall is airy and beautiful. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The entrance to the well is bordered by two tall stone pillars and two beautifully carved dragons. On both sides of the well door are two reliefs with the name of the well, the time of construction and completion. The well door has a door that opens and closes for people to enter and exit when they need to use it. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The inside of the well is as beautiful as the outside. The bottom of the well is paved with laterite. The well is connected to the field by a large pipe. When the water in the well is full, it can overflow into the field or when draining the well, water can be pumped out through this pipe. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| From the outside looking in, on the right of the well is a merit stele (over 2.5 m high recording the names of 500 groups and individuals who contributed to the restoration of Duong Quan well), a shrine to the well god, and a stone platform. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Outside the well is a 5-7 m wide concrete corridor. Around the corridor are electric lamp posts for lighting at night, a water pump system for watering plants, and 24 stone benches for people to sit and enjoy the cool breeze. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| On the left of the well is a board "Duong Quan Well Rules" which lists regulations to protect and preserve the village well, such as prohibiting littering in the well, prohibiting bathing and washing in the well... Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Although the restoration of Duong Quan well has been basically completed, local people continue to beautify the well, such as planting flowers and ornamental plants to make the village well more beautiful. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Mr. Phan Trong Khanh - Head of the Duong Quan well restoration committee said: Thanks to the people's solidarity, Duong Quan well has been restored.restoreas expected. This is not only a relic associated with many generations of villagers but also a work of high artistic value. We are still continuing to contribute to building the well into a "village park", a place for local people to cool off, have fun, and entertain... Photo: Huy Thu |
