Nam Dinh flagpole

Nam Dinh flagpole

Nam Dinh flagpole is located on To Hieu street, Ngo Quyen ward - Nam Dinh city. In ancient times, Nam Dinh flagpole was also called flagpole. This is one of four flagpoles built in the early Nguyen Dynasty. Nam Dinh flagpole was ranked as a national historical relic on April 28, 1962. The Nam Dinh flagpole today consists of three main parts: the base (pedestal), the body (long body) and the lookout (gazebo). Nam Dinh flagpole is 23.84m high; Located south of the Citadel, about 100m from Vong Cung communal house (now Vong Cung pagoda). The old flagpole yard was built into a ceremony yard, square in shape, with railings on four sides. To the south are placed two cannons. In the east, there is an incense burner commemorating the martyrs who sacrificed their lives in two resistance wars against the French to protect the Flagpole - the Citadel in 1873 and 1883. The base of the flagpole consists of two square bases. The upper platform is smaller than the lower platform. Around the outside of both sides of the pedestal, railings are built. From the lower platform to the upper platform, there are steps up and down. The four sides of the pedestal have railings and four doors. On the second pedestal, there is a door leading into the body of the flagpole (stand body). On the east door are the two words Nghenh Huc (welcoming the morning light); The southern door has two words: Huong Quang (directing according to the virtue of light). Below the pedestal is the Temple of the Flagpole Princess - Princess Nguyen Thi Trinh - the first martyr, who died in the battle of the French invaders to capture Nam Dinh citadel on December 11, 1873 (archaeological discovery in 2002). – Vietnam Institute of Archeology – Le Ba Ngoc). The flagpole's body is 12.65m high and gradually shrinks towards the top with two parts: The lower part is built in an octagonal cylinder, the upper part is built in a circle with a base diameter of 3.25m. In the flagpole's body, there is a spiral staircase, including 54 steps going up to the lookout, illuminated by 32 rosette-shaped windows on the eight sides of the flagpole's body. The lookout part is built in a cylindrical shape with a railing, 4 arched doors and 8 small windows. From the lookout side, there is a small iron ladder to the top of the flagpole. The flagpole is built of old burnt bricks, dark red in color. The square corners of the two pedestal floors are built of a type of brick that specializes in a 450 beveled end, while the 1200 corners of the octagonal pillar body are a separate type of brick. Thanh Nam flagpole is associated with many important historical markers. On March 27, 1883, French warships from the Dao River bombarded the Citadel. At the flagpole, at a height of 11m, to the south, there is a bullet hole 4cm deep and 6cm in diameter. During the period of secret activities, many officials and Party members still used the Flagpole as a place of communication and activities to discuss plans to direct the movement. In 1967, Nam Dinh was fiercely attacked by American aircraft. The top of the flagpole is where the aircraft observation team led by comrade La Vinh Hao - self-defense of the Textile factory is on remote mission. On June 11, 1972, American planes rushed to attack the city of Textile. At 10:10 a.m., they fired rockets and bombs, hitting the Flagpole area, causing the entire ancient structure to collapse. In 1997, commemorating the 43rd anniversary of the liberation of Nam Dinh city, the flagpole was restored to its original form. For nearly two centuries, Thanh Nam flagpole has witnessed many historical events and changes in the country and homeland. This is an ancient architectural work with historical and cultural value and is also a symbol that arouses love for one's homeland, a sense of pride, and an iron determination to protect sovereignty, independence, and freedom. due to the Vietnamese Fatherland. Every year, this place welcomes hundreds of domestic and international delegations to visit and burn incense to commemorate the Flagpole Queen. In 1962, Nam Dinh Flagpole was recognized by the Ministry of Culture and Information as a national historical-cultural relic. Source: Cultural and historical relics

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