With unique architecture, majestic and splendid design, Xiem Can Pagoda is considered the most beautiful Khmer pagoda in Bac Lieu. Built more than 130 years ago, Xiem Can Pagoda is a destination for many tourists and Buddhists.
Located in Bien Dong B hamlet, Vinh Trach Dong commune, Bac Lieu city (Bac Lieu province) Kom Phir Sa Kor Prêk Chru pagoda (also known as Xiem Can pagoda) was built by monks, Buddhists, and local people Built in 1887, the main material is forest leaves.
During the two resistance wars against the French and the Americans, Xiem Can pagoda was a place to hide many revolutionary cadres, one of the centers gathering our army's political fighting forces.
Entrance to Xiem Can Pagoda
Experiencing the ups and downs of history, Xiem Can Pagoda today has been beautifully restored, but still retains the quintessential values of traditional Khmer architecture and art. In 2001, Xiem Can Pagoda was recognized by the People's Committee of Bac Lieu Province as a provincial-level architectural and artistic relic.
Mr. Nguyen Chi Linh, a tourist from Ca Mau, commented that Xiem Can Pagoda most fully and boldly shows the beauty of Khmer architectural art. After more than a century, the main hall of Xiem Can Pagoda, although restored many times, always maintains its solemn and durable appearance over time.
Inside the main hall is a large statue of Sakyamuni Buddha and many small statues of the Buddha's incarnation. On the ceiling and four surrounding walls of the main hall are beautiful frescoes about the entire process of practicing hard to attain enlightenment of Shakyamuni Buddha.
Xiem Can Pagoda campus
Bas-reliefs embossed the images of fairies, Krud's bird, Yeak, the 4-faced god Bayon's head, and colorful, elaborately carved patterns and motifs... highlighting the splendid beauty of the pagoda. .
Not only is it a "museum" of traditional culture of the Khmer people, Xiem Can Pagoda is also an attractive tourist destination in the eyes of tourists from far away.
To participate in the general development of the local tourism industry, Xiem Can Pagoda is regularly upgraded and built with many new items, improving the environmental landscape, strengthening the quality of performing arts teams (music groups). music, Ro Hash dance team, Absara dance team) to serve visitors and promote Khmer ethnic cultural identity.
The splendid beauty of Xiem Can Pagoda
Taking advantage of the time to visit his hometown, Mr. Tran Minh Trieu, living in Gia Rai town, and a group of close friends visited some famous tourist attractions in Bac Lieu City. Although he is from Bac Lieu, for many years, Mr. Trieu has moved to Binh Duong province to start a business, so he has not had the opportunity to fully explore the beautiful scenery in his hometown. Among the places Mr. Trieu visited, Xiem Can Pagoda left many impressions.
"By learning about the temple's more than 130-year history, with its splendid architecture, intricately carved reliefs and stone statues, it fascinated me a lot. In particular, the five-syllable music performance by the artisans was really good, imbued with the unique culture of the Khmer people," Mr. Trieu shared.
Xiem Can Pagoda is considered one of the Khmer pagodas with the most splendid architecture in the South. Recently, the Management Board of Xiem Can Pagoda has proposed to the Provincial People's Committee to consider and support to upgrade the pagoda to a heritage site. National architectural and artistic achievement. This is not only a center of religious activities, a place to preserve the traditional cultural identity of the Khmer people, but also a revolutionary base.
The splendid beauty of Xiem Can Pagoda
Taking advantage of the time to visit his hometown, Mr. Tran Minh Trieu, living in Gia Rai town, and a group of close friends visited some famous tourist attractions in Bac Lieu City. Although he is from Bac Lieu, for many years, Mr. Trieu has moved to Binh Duong province to start a business, so he has not had the opportunity to fully explore the beautiful scenery in his hometown. Among the places Mr. Trieu visited, Xiem Can Pagoda left many impressions.
"By learning about the temple's more than 130-year history, with its splendid architecture, intricately carved reliefs and stone statues, it fascinated me a lot. In particular, the five-syllable music performance by the artisans was really good, imbued with the unique culture of the Khmer people," Mr. Trieu shared.
Xiem Can Pagoda is considered one of the Khmer pagodas with the most splendid architecture in the South. Recently, the Management Board of Xiem Can Pagoda has proposed to the Provincial People's Committee to consider and support to upgrade the pagoda to a heritage site. National architectural and artistic achievement. This is not only a center of religious activities, a place to preserve the traditional cultural identity of the Khmer people, but also a revolutionary base.
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