(Baonghean.vn) - In recent years, in Nghe An, the movement to build grandiose and imposing village gates has resulted in many gates costing billions of dong, becoming a source of pride for the people in rural villages.
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| When talking about the largest village gate in Nghe An, one must mention the gate of Quynh Doi village (Quynh Luu district). According to the design, the structure covers an area of 3,000m², with the highest point of the gate reaching 14m and a width of 22m. The gate has one main entrance and two side entrances; the main arch is 6.9m high and 7m wide, and the gate pillars are 4m wide... The inscription facing the gate reads "Quynh Doi Village"; the inscription facing from the inside looking out reads "Khai Co 1378" (meaning Quynh Doi village was established in 1378). Photo: Viet Hung |
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| Mr. Ho Quang Tuan, Chairman of the People's Committee of Quynh Doi commune (Quynh Luu district), said that the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the village gate took place on February 23, 2016, with construction costs funded by donations from people who live away from home. Photo: Viet Hung |
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| Equally impressive, blending modern and traditional elements, the gate of Thuong Yen village in Quynh Yen commune (Quynh Luu district) is attracting the attention of tourists from all over when they visit their hometown. Photo: Viet Hung |
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| According to Mr. Ho Duc Luyen, Chairman of the People's Committee of Quynh Yen commune, the Thượng Yên village gate was started on January 6, 2015, and was built in the style of a pagoda roof. The gate is 26 meters wide (east-west); the main gate is 6 meters high and 6 meters wide; and the two side gates are 4.8 meters high each. The total cost of building the village gate reached 3 billion VND, entirely funded through social contributions and donations from people living away from home. Photo: Viet Hung |
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| The village gate of Dien Hoa commune, Dien Chau district, is also built on a grand scale, becoming a symbol and a source of pride for the children of this culturally rich land. Photo: Sach Nguyen. |
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| The village gate of Dien Hoang commune, Dien Chau district, is equally magnificent. The gate is made of wood, flanked by intricately carved stone screens. |
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| The village gate of Quynh Thach commune, Quynh Luu district, was built and completed in 2013 with funding from a business in Vinh city, costing hundreds of millions of VND. Photo: Viet Hung |
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| The gate of Bac Hai village (Hamlet 6, Quynh Luong commune) is equally imposing and magnificent. Mr. Nguyen Van Tue, Chairman of the People's Committee of Quynh Luong commune, said that the gate was completed in 2017, with a total construction cost of over 300 million VND. The project was entirely funded by contributions from the villagers and local residents. Photo: Viet Hung |
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