Kien An Pagoda

In the Mekong Delta, Phuoc Kien people are one of the three communities including Kinh, Hoa and Khmer lived in life for many generations; But they always maintain cultural and spiritual identity throughout the generations of proliferation and mature on foreign land. Kien An Cung is a testament to their spiritualization year. Kien An Cung Pagoda, also known as Mr. Quach's pagoda, dating back over hundred years old, is located in the heart of Sa Dec city, one of Dong Thap tourist destinations that attracts a large number of visitors. The typical structure of this Chinese culture was recognized as a national historical monument in 1990. The pagoda was built by a group of Chinese people in Fujian province (China) in Sa Dec to worship their ancestors and teach their children and grandchildren, also to link the community, meet, discuss trading, exchange of information. The pagoda was started in 1924 (Giap Ty) and completed in 1927 (Dinh Tip). In these 3 years, the workers from Fujian to the same workers of Sa Dec work hard, creating lines, patterns, patterns, small statues ... to become a solemn, brilliant architectural work in the temple style of China. The unique feature of sitting in the temple is a fence built of cement but is crafted as rustic green bamboo stakes. Coming to this monument, you will admire a unique, splendid and formal architecture. The pagoda turned to Cai Son canal, built in the majestic "public" style. The whole pagoda has no rafters, only the arms of dreaming is bearing on the round wooden columns as the pillar. The facade of the temple is designed in harmony with the three main spaces, the yin and yang tile roof is covered in the wavy style that spreads the floor for 6 curved waves soaring, but the 6 heads of the wave are 6 magnificent and magnificent palaces that are reduced, symbolizing the spirit of overcoming difficulties and success. In front of Kien An Cung, there was a green stone statue of two large unicorns, art sculptures. Like other Chinese temples, the two sides of the door of Cai Kien An Cung also painted two Mr. Thien and Mr. Evil. Step through the gate of the green stone, inside the main hall is Thien Tinh (skylight). This is the place to get light and ventilation to help the temple are always bright and airy. Especially, the beauty of Thien Tinh is to help the temple relieve the smoke of incense quickly in the big holidays, visitors from the East Pagoda. Right in the middle of the main hall is the altar of Mr. Quach (ie Quang Trach Ton Vuong), his face red, his legs up, his hand lifted the gem belt; The two sides have two gods holding the sword, the majestic general; The left side is the ancestor of the ancestor (former a physician for the people); The right side is the Great Birth (with the task of protecting the lives of the Trung Nghia people) ... in front of the altar is the statue of the Emperor, there are two bright weapons; Beside the Dong Lang and Tay Lang to make a place to receive guests when coming to worship, on the wall, there are paintings in the style of water, very flexible and vivid drawings, the shapes of the god of the god, the old stories with deep educational meanings. Coming to Kien An Cung, visitors have the opportunity to admire and admire the masterpieces of wood sculpture. Those are the blue bags stretching below the temple ceiling, connecting the pillars. All are made by the talented hands of Chinese folk artisans. They also use important materials such as green stone as a door, incense burner ... from the late Quoc brought. It has been through the dust for nearly a hundred years and the temple still looks superficial and the drawing still does not fade. It is the talent of the old skilled workers. Every year, the pagoda has two sacrifices: February 22 (lunar calendar) is the birth day of Mr. Quach and August 22 (lunar calendar) is the day Mr. Thanh Dao; The pagoda has a very solemn sacrifice, a large number of people attending and praying. Three years of nature, he set up a guitar and pray for the virtue; Quoc Thai Dan Bridge, Phong Dieu Vu Thuan ... Located on the Tien River, Sa Dec is the land with a long history of hundreds of years in the South, known as the capital of the flower and ornamental areas of the Mekong Delta region. Traveling to Sa Dec attracts visitors by the diverse beauty, peace and nostalgia. At this point, visitors are lost to the West of the old days. In Sa Dec, there are many communal houses, ancient and beautiful pagodas with cultural and historical values ​​such as Huong pagoda, Ba Thien Hau pagoda, Vinh Phuoc communal house, Tan Tay Vo Mieu, Ba Cuu Thien Huyen Nu Pagoda ...

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Ngày cập nhật : 02/03/2025