Po Klong Garai Tower is located on Trau hill, in Do Vinh ward, Phan Rang city, Ninh Thuan province and about 7km northwest of the center. Po Klong Garai Tower is the common name of a cluster of temple towers including the Main Tower, Gate Tower and Fire Tower. This place is considered the most magnificent and unique complex among the remaining Cham temples and towers in Vietnam. Built in the late 13th - early 14th centuries with the pinnacle of beautiful architecture and sculpture, Po Klong Garai Tower is one of the historical relics in Ninh Thuan that attracts a large number of tourists. Explore and learn about a unique culture of the Champa people. Coming to Po Klong Garai Tower, anyone will be surprised by the unique architecture and top-notch sculpture here. This complex is made up of 3 tall and prominent towers on the top of Trau mountain. The names of the three towers are Gate Tower, Fire Tower and Main Tower respectively, built very solidly in a very harmonious layout. Like Hoa Lai Tower and other Cham towers in the South Central Coast region, this place was built from a special material called young bricks. This type of brick is made entirely by hand according to a specific formula, so it has very high durability and the ability to withstand changes in the external environment. That's why the Cham towers can last for hundreds of years without collapsing. With a history of nearly 800 years, the Po Klong Garai Tower complex is now covered with moss and has many damages. However, the ancient beauty in each delicate carving is still present and easily captures everyone's hearts. The base of the tower is built extremely solidly and the top of the tower is designed in a unique symmetry. The statues and decorative patterns are also extremely delicate and imbued with Champa cultural identity. The traditional beauty of Po Klong Garai Tower brings a feeling of splendor, magnificence but a bit of magic that will definitely make you linger forever. Po Klong Garai Tower is located on a high hilltop so you will have the opportunity to Looking out into the distance and fully seeing the scenery below. The scene of the peaceful Ninh Thuan countryside, with glimpses of small houses or vast fields standing out against the background of deep green mountains and forests, creates a beautiful natural picture. However, the most beautiful moment is at sunset when the sun gradually disappears behind the mountain, leaving a quiet night. At this time, Po Klong Garai Tower exudes an even more magical and mysterious beauty that fascinates many souls who love to explore. Po Klong Garai Tower is also known as a great place for enthusiasts. Check-in with countless super cool virtual living corners. The ancient and unique beauty of each tower here is always the ideal background for thousands of artistic photos. If you invest in preparing brocade costumes in the style of ethnic minority regions, you will definitely take home a set of beautiful, sparkling virtual photos! Every year, Po Klong Garai Tower organizes major festivals to commemorate the merits of King Po Klong Garai. Visiting the tower during these holidays, you will be immersed in the bustling stream of people as well as better understand the culture of the Champa people. Traditional festivals at Po Klong Garai Tower include: New Year Ceremony: The opening ceremony of Po Klong Garai Tower is held in January of the Cham calendar. Rain praying ceremony takes place in April according to the Cham calendar. Kate Festival is the biggest festival of the year and is held in the 7th month of the Cham calendar. During the 3 days of the Kate festival, you will have the opportunity to enjoy fan dances, Siva dances of Cham girls and many other traditional activities. Chabun festival is the Father's festival in the beliefs of the Champa people, held in September according to the Cham calendar. Having gone through many historical events and the destruction of time, Po Klong Garai Tower still retains intact artifacts, ancient vestiges and long-standing traditional values of Champa culture. If you have the opportunity to come to Ninh Thuan, don't forget to visit this famous cluster of towers to admire the pinnacle of artistic architecture and discover the unique spiritual beliefs of the Champa people!
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Ngày cập nhật : 07/12/2024