(Baonghean.vn) -With unique scale of sculpture and carving art, tnoise over 200 years,Danh village temple (Lang Thanh commune, district)Yen Thanh)is an ancient historical, cultural and architectural relic preserved by the people.
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| Located in the middle of a densely populated residential area, the temple faces the Southeast, in the position of "sitting on the mountain and looking at the water", behind is the Pagoda hill, surrounded by a fragrant lotus pond, Danh village temple is also famous for its Nghi Mon gate built in the style of a three-storey overlapping matchbox, 8m high, with a total area of 86m2.2, is the original work that is still quite intact. Photo: Thai Duong |
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| The entire architecture and decorative art here is very balanced, solid and has aesthetic value. Decorative motifs such as the images of the "four sacred animals" and "four seasons" are embossed by artisans with lime and mortar into reliefs, which both serve the function of decoration and create charm and liveliness. The Nghi Mon is likened to a dragon tower rising like a wonder in the universe. Photo: Thai Duong |
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| In the two upper corners of the arch are the images of two phoenixes in the “phoenix dancing” position, a message about the dream and aspiration for a bountiful harvest that the villagers want to send to the gods. Photo: Thai Duong |
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| The second floor is also similar in structure to the first floor, but smaller in size, with four Chinese characters "Dai Duc Viet Sinh" embossed on it, meaning "great virtue protects all living beings". Next are two fierce-looking tigers, with two turtles holding flower branches in their mouths on both sides; the roof edge is decorated with the theme of "two dragons facing the sun"; the corners are decorated with curved knife ends, and the roof is covered with scale tiles. Photo: Thai Duong |
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| The front of the second floor of the arch is embossed with two unicorns facing each other. The back side is decorated with two phoenixes, the two sides of the arch are decorated with two tigers, interspersed with dragon decorations. Photo: Thai Duong |
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| The worshiping hall and the sanctuary are the original architectural works of the temple, the house frame is made of spacious ironwood, mixed with unique sculptural skills; the roof is covered with yin-yang tiles. This is the most solemn place of the temple, worshiping the White-robed Princess and the angels and gods who have contributed to protecting the country and the people, giving them a prosperous and happy life. Photo: Thai Duong |
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| This place currently preserves 49 artifacts, including 28 precious antiques with clear dates and historical and cultural values; especially 4 woodblocks in Chinese characters and 2 very valuable memorial tablets. Photo: Thai Duong |
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| Danh village temple is also a place that witnessed many important historical events of the locality, where precious documents are preserved, helping scientists learn and research the architectural art of ancient cultural heritage. Photo: Thai Duong |
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