Referring to Gia Lai in particular or the Central Highlands in general, the first impression that appears in our minds is the vast rubber forests or the fields as close as the stork flies. But few people know that there is another place that also contributes to making Gia Lai province famous: Dai Doan Ket Square located in the center of Pleiku city. Dai Doan Ket Square is considered the intersection of political, historical, architectural and cultural elements of the Central Highlands. Clearly demonstrates the great national solidarity spirit of great President Ho Chi Minh. If you have the opportunity to travel to Gia Lai, don't forget to stop by here. Dai Doan Ket Square, also known as a large square by Pleiku people, has an area of more than 12 hectares. This place is located in the city center and is a destination where people often go to walk and exercise during the day. The notable highlight of the square is the great statue of President Ho Chi Minh placed in the middle. The statue is nearly 11 meters high, placed on a reinforced concrete pedestal covered with blue stone, 4.5 meters high on the outside. The statue weighs about 16 tons and is cast in solid bronze. The special feature of this bronze statue is that it has a real-life skeleton made of stainless steel. This is the world's largest statue of President Ho Chi Minh created by the talented hands of sculptor Nguyen Ba Dua at Gia Lam airport's steel workshop for more than 2 years. Behind the statue is a stone stele engraved with a letter that Uncle Ho sent to the congress of southern ethnic minorities solemnly held in this very mountain town of Pleiku in 1946. The dry season in the Central Highlands usually falls from November to April of the following year, so you can visit Dai Doan Ket Square during this time. Besides the square, you can also explore H'Mun waterfall or Yon Tok waterfall to experience the majesty of Central Highlands nature. Besides, if you are a lover of poetic natural scenery, Gia Lai can always entertain you with the unique beauty of Gia Lai pink grass hill or Chu Se pink grass hill. If you have the opportunity to come here, you definitely should not miss it. The inauguration ceremony of the masterpiece statue of President Ho Chi Minh took place at Dai Doan Ket Square on December 9, 2012 with a solemn atmosphere. , cozy and proud of all Pleiku people in particular and Gia Lai in general. The image of this statue of the beloved old father of the nation recalls his affection for the Vietnamese people, reminding that he is always there, watching and accompanying the Vietnamese people. Behind Uncle Ho's back is a stylized stone relief based on the rolling, majestic mountains and forests of the Central Highlands, further enhancing the beauty and solemnity. The statue is extremely meaningful to the people of the Central Highlands in particular and the people of the country in general because it is a symbol of a person with a beautiful and noble lifestyle, worthy of being followed and studied. . Besides Uncle Ho's statue, the square also owns an equally unique work, a relief made of 54 basalt pillars, representing the 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam. Around the square, there are also a complex of buildings such as the Uncle Ho Museum with the Central Highlands ethnic groups, the Gia Lai Antiquities Museum, statues of hidden heroes... making Dai Doan Ket Square an interconnected landmark. The essence of culture and history not only of the Central Highlands but also of Vietnam.
Gia Lai 662 view From November to April
Ngày cập nhật : 30/10/2024