Xiem Can Pagoda

Xiem Can Pagoda

On June 29, 2022, the Chairman of the People's Committee of Bac Lieu province signed a Decision recognizing the historical and cultural relic of Xiem Can Pagoda. The cultural and historical relic Wotkomphisakoprekchru (Siamese Pagoda) is located in Bien Dong A hamlet, Vinh Trach Dong commune, Bac Lieu city, Bac Lieu province. Construction of Xiem Can Pagoda began in March 1887, led by Venerable Lam Mau. Venerable Duong Quan is the eighth generation abbot. The pagoda was built on an area of ​​nearly 50,000 square meters, with traditional Angkor Khmer architecture, shown in unique motifs in the domes, walls, columns and stairs, reliefs, and pattern colors. , the curved carved lines fully and boldly represent a cultural relic of the Khmer people. Surrounding the pagoda is a solidly built fence, with many patterns and reliefs depicting the wheel of reincarnation. On both sides of the fence in front of the three-entrance gate are impressive sculptures of Prince Siddhartha and a dancing girl. The three-entrance gate is a diverse architectural work consisting of many bas-reliefs embossed with meticulous cubic patterns bearing the symbolic meaning of the number 3 such as: Buddha - Dharma - Sangha; past - present - future...) decorative reliefs are shown in the form below as a lotus flower, above are 2 large petals, between 2 branches and leaves are 3 more sets of Tripitaka, above are more wheel of reincarnation. On both sides of the empty space of the entrance there are about a few dozen round pillars, with names of Buddhists who contributed to building the pagoda on the pillars. Inside the temple yard is a statue of Buddha in a lying position (entering nirvana) with a roof for visitors to offer incense and pray before entering the main hall. Xiem Can Pagoda is where Khmer people often gather to learn literacy, dance and sing, and vocational training. Here, every year many Khmer festivals take place, attracting a large number of Khmer ethnic people to attend. Major festivals of the year take place at the temple such as: - Chol chnam thmay (New Year's celebration) takes place for 3 days (around April 14, 15, 16 of the solar calendar). - Sen Dolta Ceremony (grandparents worship ceremony) takes place on one of three days, October 8, 9, and 10 of the solar calendar. - Kathanhna ​​- fairy (robe offering ceremony) takes place on one of the days from September 16 to October 15 of the lunar calendar. In addition, at the pagoda there are also religious festivals featuring the characteristics of Theravada Buddhism. During the years of resistance against the French and Americans to save the country, Xiem Can Pagoda was also the place where Buddhists were encouraged to work side by side with the people in the province to participate in revolutionary activities. Typical examples of that movement are Venerable Tran Kin, Venerable Thach Thuol, Vice Venerable Duong Tha and many other monks. Especially in 1966, implementing the Party's policy on protesting against elections. The monks and Buddhists of the pagoda simultaneously protested against the election, such as smashing ballot boxes, resisting conscription, etc. In addition, Xiem Can Pagoda was also a base to harbor secret revolutionary cadres. . The Management Board of Xiem Can Pagoda has also formed a Performing Arts Club to serve the needs of enjoying cultural values ​​of the Khmer people through performances of traditional musical instruments, Absara dance... has made a strong impression on tourists and has been visited by travel businesses, many survey groups, and working groups from other provinces. Every year it attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors, especially during summer holidays and holidays. Xiem Can Pagoda is a unique artistic architectural work of the Khmer people in Bac Lieu, and is also a place marking historical revolutionary events of the province. This is a unique tourist destination for tourists when arriving in Bac Lieu. Source: Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Bac Lieu Province

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