Uniqueness of Southern Kh’mer pagodas
(VOVworld) - The Kh’mer ethnic minority group in Vietnam’s Southwestern region practice their religions and belief in this unique place.
Pagodas, which play a momentous role in the Kh’mer people’s hearts and minds, illustrate the Kh’mer culture with their sophisticated and meticulous carves and engravings.
The pagodas with curved roof and sharp ridge under the shade of cool green garden. The Cambodian-originated Kh’mer features blend with indigenous Vietnam culture.
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Buddhism is significant to the Kh’mer people in the Southwestern region |
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Chan Kieu pagoda is unique with delicate porcelain patterns of walls |
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Doi (or Bat) pagoda and garden are famous as the home to Vietnam’s largest species of bats |
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Kh’mer pagodas have colorful tiled roofs and meticulous patterns |
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Snake head shaped patterns on the roofs are coated with dark yellow paint |
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Statues of deities are placed under the roof |
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Snake depictions are often used Kh'mer pagoda's architecutre
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Steps to the main pagoda are decorated with bas-relief
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