Bringing the typical beauty of the peaceful picture of Hue countryside, Thanh Toan tile bridge is now located in Thanh Thuy Chanh village, Thuy Thanh commune, Huong Thuy town. This is an ancient bridge of great architectural and cultural value, especially rare because the real art value is ranked among the highest among all ancient bridges in Vietnam. Thanh Toan tile-roofed bridge was built according to the architecture of “upper family, Ha Kieu”, on the house and under the bridge, both acting as a bridge over the river, and as a resting place for pedestrians, a unique form of traffic in Vietnam. world. In Vietnam today, in addition to Thanh Toan tile bridge, there are a few bridges with similar architecture, such as Chua Cau (Hoi An), tile bridge in Hai Anh commune (Hai Hau, Nam Dinh), Phat Diem tile bridge (Hoi An). Kim Son, Ninh Binh), two tile bridges at Thay Pagoda (Hanoi). Thanh Toan tile-roofed bridge was built in 1776, so far it is 245 years old, with the original size of 18.75m in length and 5.82m in width. After four previous restorations and the influence of time, nature and war, the bridge today is only 16.85m long and 4.63m wide. The “superior” architecture of the bridge makes people think of a house with a roof covered with lapis lazuli. Below is divided into seven compartments with the layout like seven compartments in a large house. Each space has two wooden platforms and two railings to sit back, both a chair for people to stop and a counter to rest when needed. In the middle is the worshiping hall of Tran Thi Dao, who made a great contribution to building this bridge. Legend has it that she is a descendant of the Tran family whose husband was a mandarin under King Le Hien Tong. In order to pray, she spent her own money to bless the villagers by building a tiled bridge, helping people in the region and Foreign guests are both convenient to travel and have a place to rest. Some new pictures of Thanh Toan tile-roof bridge after the date of handover and put back into use: Thanh Toan tile bridge in the night is beautiful and shimmering by the new electric light system installed inside the bridge, outside the railing, combined with led lights at the surrounding trees. Flowing across the foot of the bridge is a small river, a branch of Nhu Y river. The flooring system and the ironwood main frame structure have been repainted, any rotten wood details have been replaced. At the top, the roof is restored with Thanh Luu Ly glazed tubular tiles. The two sentences confront the bridge and the crockery details are repainted and restored to the original. The countryside market of Thanh Thuy Chanh village, where the roof of the communal house is covered by ancient banyan trees, is located right next to the Thanh Toan tiled bridge, all blending together into a beautiful picture of Hue’s countryside.

Ryanair aircraft at Stansted Airport, North East London, England. (Photo: AFP/VNA) On June 15, Ryanair (Republic of Ireland) confirmed that it did not support the application flight ban instead of entering Belarusian airspace for the long term, instead, the authorities of countries need to talk to Belarus to avoid a repeat of the emergency landing situation as happened last month with this airline. Earlier, on May 23, the Belarusian authorities requested a Ryanair airliner emergency landing at the airport in Minsk after receiving a bomb threat. After searching and making sure there were no security threats, the plane continued on its way to Lithuania. Belarus insists its actions were legal and will open an investigation into the false alarm. It also accused Western countries of politicizing the matter, claiming that Belarus had requested a Ryanair plane to land to arrest opposition figure Roman Protasevich and insisted it was just a coincidence. Following the allegation, the European Union (EU) and the UK banned Belarusian airlines from flying over their airspace and issued safety guidelines advising European airlines to avoid Belarusian airspace and only fly over in an emergency. Speaking to a UK Parliament committee, Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary said the air transport industry depends heavily on long-term “unlimited” access to all international airspace. Therefore, this CEO called for an early restoration of unlimited access to Belarusian airspace and said that EU and UK officials, in coordination with international partners, should work with the Belarusian side to ensure no repeat the problem that happened with this company. According to CEO Ryanair , the politicization of airspace zones is not the way to solve the problem because it will harm the aviation industry in particular and international connectivity in general.

Shakyamuni Buddha… … and Maitreya Buddha Palace are two of the three large palaces at Quynh Lam Pagoda. Quynh Lam Pagoda is said to have a history of construction from the Ly Dynasty and major restorations in the Tran, Le, and Nguyen dynasties. The stele “Reconstruction and reconstruction of the first Tien Du Son Quynh Lam Pagoda” in front of the present three-door gate shows the history of thousands of years of the pagoda. This stele is 2.46m high, 1.53m wide and 0.25m thick, originally erected in the Ly Dynasty, in the Le Trung Hung period, when the temple was restored, part of the motifs and all illustrations were removed. text of this stele for engraving. This is one of the largest steles of the Ly dynasty still in Quang Ninh. Over time, rain, sun, war, the pagoda became ruins in the mid-twentieth century. The temple has just been restored today and is now one of the largest wooden pagodas in the northern region, built from more than 1,500m3 of ironwood. The magnificence and magnificence of Quynh Pagoda is reflected in the complex of 3 large electric buildings with a total area of ​​more than 1,000m2, rebuilt on the foundation of the old pagoda, with traditional materials, with continuity, selected filter. The Emerald Buddha statue is the highlight of the Luu Ly Buddha Palace of Quynh Lam Pagoda. The outermost large hall is the Shakyamuni Buddha Hall, in addition to many large wooden pillars, there are also two very precious jade wooden columns with a diameter of more than 100cm, with a very pleasant characteristic natural fragrance. The Maitreya Buddha Hall is located in the middle, worshiping the Three Worlds Buddhas. The Buddha Hall of Peace is located at the back. The highlight here is the statue of Buddha Shakyamuni weighing about 3.5 tons, 2.2m high, which was provided by Vingroup with a value of about 20 billion VND. The ancient Quynh Lam pagoda, besides the statue of Maitreya, which is considered the Annam of the Four Great Airs, is also very famous for its steeple. This work is newly built on the old foundation site, with ironwood structural frame. In particular, the large bronze bell hanging here is 200 years old, cast during the restoration and embellishment of the pagoda during the Nguyen Dynasty. The bell of Quynh Lam pagoda was cast from the Nguyen Dynasty. Attached to a long history, Quynh Lam Pagoda saves the names and merits of many monks through the tomb towers still scattered in the temple garden. Especially among them is the ancient stupa built by Zen Master Phap Loa – the second ancestor of the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect, to house the remains of Emperor Tran Nhan Tong and Tue posted the tower as the tomb of Zen. Monk Chan Nguyen, who had great merit in restoring the pagoda under Le Trung Hung. This is also the largest tower still in the tower garden. The stone footings and steps are the architectural relics of the ancient Quynh Lam pagoda. In the past, there was a saying “Muong pagoda yard, Quynh pagoda field” referring to the vast wealth and land of the pagoda. Now, although the area is no longer like that, Quynh Pagoda still has a very spacious campus with many kinds of shady trees. Around the temple garden, visitors can see the remaining ancient relics of the temple, giving visitors more emotions. Most of them are the footstones and stone steps from the Ly, Tran and Le dynasties, in which there are two stone mortars that are part of the nine products of lotus flowers in Quynh Lam and a very large lotus platform in the Le Trung period. hung… Quynh Lam from the past and present, no matter what time it is, is still a scenic spot in the East, bringing a special experience to visitors every time they come back.

Lung Cu flagpole is a place to attract visitors to check-in when coming to Ha Giang. According to the Vietnam Border Guard website, the sacred work at the northernmost point of this country has a very long history, undergoing many times of restoration and embellishment. The current flagpole is more than 30 m high, octagonal shape, decorated with Dong Son bronze drum, on top is the national flag with an area of ​​54 m2. Photo: Duy Hieu. The Hanoi flagpole, or Ky Dai, is one of the most intact and majestic works of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long – Hanoi, a World Cultural Heritage recognized by UNESCO in 2010. Photo: Vu Minh Quan. Nam Dinh flagpole is a national monument in Nam Dinh city. According to the documents of the Nam Dinh Provincial Museum, the work was completed in 1843 under the Nguyen Dynasty, located in the center of Nam Dinh ancient citadel. Once destroyed by bombs, Nam Dinh Flagpole was restored to its original state in 1997. Photo: Nam Dinh Provincial Museum. Hien Luong flagpole belongs to the historical site of Hien Luong – Ben Hai banks in Quang Tri province. In addition to the flagpole, this place also has Hien Luong Bridge, the Union house, the wharf, the monument cluster of “Aspirations for Unification”… With special values, the banks of Hien Luong – Ben Hai are ranked as special national area. Photo: Phongnha Explorer. The flag tower is located in the middle of the southern face of Hue Citadel, built in the early days of King Gia Long. According to the documents of the Center for Conservation of Hue Monuments, the work consists of two parts: a massive three-storey flag tower with overlapping pyramids, over 17 m high; with a flagpole nearly 40 meters high. Photo: Gia Linh. Thu Ngu flagpole is located in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City today. According to information introduced by the Department of Tourism of Ho Chi Minh City, Thu Ngu flagpole has a history of more than 150 years, was built at the confluence of Saigon River and Ben Nghe canal, used to serve as a signal for ships to enter and exit. river. Recently, the work has been restored, adding attractions for residents and visitors. Photo: James Clark. Flagpole project at Cape Ca Mau was inaugurated on the occasion of Ca Mau Cape Culture and Tourism Week 2019. In addition to this project, visitors to Cape Ca Mau Tourist Area at the southernmost tip of the country can also check-in with us. national coordinate landmark, symbol of Ca Mau’s bow, symbol of Ho Chi Minh’s end point, statue of Mother… Photo: Quang.Quang.

On an area of ​​about 1,000 square meters in Long Binh Ward, City. In Thu Duc, Ho Chi Minh City, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tung (rector of Tue Duc International College) has meticulously crafted and restored the heritages of the ancient land of Hue with a project called “Little Hue”. Talking about the starting point of implementing this work, Dr. Nguyen Thanh Tung said that comes from the purpose of wanting to do something special to give to his mother. “My mother gave birth to 17 children, so her health is weaker than other people. When I was young, I lived close to my parents and family and listened to her talk a lot about Hue. When the family migrated to the South, my mother loved me very much. and miss Hue, so I decided to make this project as a gift for my mother”, Dr. Nguyen Thanh Tung shared. Overview of the project “Miniature Hue” by Dr. Nguyen Thanh Tung The image of the ancient Thien Mu pagoda in the architectural complex “Miniature Hue” The typical architectural works of Hue such as Thien Mu Pagoda, Imperial Citadel, Perfume River, Trang Tien Bridge… were restored in miniature with the scale of 1:700. Having a tradition of crafting, Dr. Nguyen Thanh Tung and his family members have built together “Little Hue” right in Saigon for 7 years. Most of these architectural items and works are used by the owner to use crushed stone pressed into the mold to shape it according to the design. Each item and architecture is designed by Dr. Tung performs in compliance with actual prototypes. Trang Tien Bridge crosses the poetic Huong Giang river Majestic cannons in the imperial city of Hue The architectural works are perspective, dotted with green patches in accordance with reality in Hue According to Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tung, at first he only planned to make a small model of Hue citadel, but when he finished, he thought why not build more Thien Mu pagoda, Perfume river, palace, mausoleum… “So I continued to form on my thoughts and design drawings of a miniature Hue, encapsulating what is special and most characteristic of Hue into this work,” said Dr. Tung said and added that because he didn’t have abundant financial resources when he started working, he just did it step by step and that process helped him get many optimal solutions. The project “Miniature Hue” took 7 years (from 2000 to 2007) from the beginning of creation to completion through the process of researching, testing, experimenting and finding solutions. Restoration of Bach Ma mountain area After working days and weekends, Dr. Nguyen Thanh Tung returned to his peaceful, hometown-style garden to relax and enjoy the garden. The father of Dr. Tung is also the one who supports his son to take care of and preserve this special project Many items and materials to make the project were transported and created by the owner from outside Hue. Like this house, it was crafted by family members before being brought to Saigon. The system of trees and bonsai was also developed by Dr. Nguyen Thanh Tung planned to plant from the early days to synchronize with the common space of the project. There are some trees such as phoenix, bodhi… brought in from Hue, while the weeping willow tree is native to Da Lat… Peaceful, picturesque landscape in Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tung’s garden

Bust of Prince Khaemweset. Photo: Keith Schengili-Roberts Ramesses II was one of the most famous rulers of ancient Egypt from 1279 to 1213 BC. He was the third Pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty. He had 50 sons and between 40 and 53 daughters. During this period, Egyptian princes held important positions in the court, such as becoming high priests or commanders of the army, and Khaemweset was no exception. Khaemweset’s childhood is detailed on reliefs in three temples in Nubia. He grew up during a tumultuous period in ancient Egyptian history, when his grandfather and father waged war against the Hittite Empire to restore and expand the territory. During the famous Battle of Kadesh – the battle between Ramesses II and the Hittite king Muwatalli II – Khaemweset was also present and acted as an important assistant to his father. He was even tasked with managing prisoners of war. In temple paintings and hieroglyphs, we see him participating in many other major campaigns such as the Battle of Dapur to conquer Syria and the Siege of Qode. In 1263 BC, Khaemweset became a priest of the Temple of Ptah in Memphis when he was only 18 years old. The priest was a very important position in the temple system. They are responsible for performing sacrifices, worshiping and reciting funeral mantras. As a priest, Khaemweset presided over many important ceremonies, including the embalming and burial of several Apis bulls. This is a sacred animal worshiped in Memphis, because the Egyptians believed that they were the sons of the goddess Hathor. Khaemweset was responsible for overseeing the daily rituals in Memphis, mainly in honor of the god Ptah. He redesigned the Serapeum temple in Saqqara, where Apis bulls were buried. He dug a long and wide tunnel beneath the temple. There are many burial chambers on both sides of the tunnel [một dạng phòng trưng bày], where Apis bulls would be buried in a lavish and rich manner. In 1850, the French archaeologist Auguste Mariette thoroughly excavated the temple of the Serapeum. However, most of the rooms built on Khaemweset’s orders were empty, and most likely they were looted in ancient times. During his time, Khaemweset restored the famous pyramid of Djoser. Photo: Charles James Sharp. Khaemweset left an important mark on the history of ancient Egypt, not only in his time but also in the present day. During his lifetime, he repaired and restored countless temples, ancient ruins, and burial sites. Because the history of Egypt spans many centuries, many old monuments and burial places of early Pharaohs or courtiers are lost and ruined. Khaemweset spent a lot of time and effort identifying their identities and restoring these monuments and structures, making them as magnificent as before. The most prominent of them is the tomb of Pharaoh Shepseskaf [người cai trị Ai Cập khoảng năm 2510 trước Công nguyên]; pyramid of Pharaoh Unas [người trị vì Ai Cập năm 2345–2315 trước Công nguyên]; pyramid of Pharaoh Sahure in the early 25th century BC; Userkaf’s pyramid; and the famous pyramid of Djoser. This is how he revived the history of Egypt and kept it from being forgotten. Khaemweset’s great merits are recorded on the walls of the pyramids he restored. Some hieroglyphic texts also describe him bringing gifts and offerings to the deceased gods and pharaohs. This shows his understanding of the importance of worship in ancient Egypt. In many ways, Khaemweset is known as the first Egyptologist, as well as one of the first archaeologists in history. Miriam Lichtheim, the famous translator of many ancient Egyptian texts, wrote of Khaemweset as follows: “Khaemweset was an archeology enthusiast. As a priest, he inspected many damaged tombs and rebuilt them. We know him as a wise scholar, dedicated to the study of ancient monuments and documents.” So far, archaeologists have not been able to determine Khaemwese’s final resting place. It is also not known exactly when or how he died. He most likely died before his father, around 1225 BC. He was about 55 years old then. During excavations of the Serapeum temple in Saqqara, French archaeologist Auguste Mariette discovered the collapsed part of a tunnel. After blowing away debris with gunpowder, he found a coffin, inside was a mummy with a gold mask that seemed to represent a dead man. The rich jewelry accompanying the mummy all bears the name of Prince Khaemweset, son of Ramesses II. However, this mummy is not human but a mass of myrrh and some scattered bones, most likely belonging to a bull. It is therefore speculated that this mummy was essentially a sacrificial Apis bull. It was created to look like a human body, specifically Prince Khaemweset. This leads scholars to believe that this is not the exact burial place of the prince. After his death, Khaemweset and his deeds lived forever in the memory of the Egyptian people. He became the central figure of several heroic stories in later centuries of Egypt, mainly during the Hellenistic period, such as “Setne Khamwas and Naneferkaptah”, “The Tale of Setne Khamwas”, “The Story of Setne Khamwas”. and Si-Osire”. In these stories, Khaemweset is called Setne Khamwas.

Couple uttering love Located not far from Ba Den mountain, Khedol field is located in Thanh Dong hamlet, Thanh Tan commune, Tay Ninh city, known to many people for its cool, windy and peaceful green rice fields. In the middle of the field is a couple uttering legendary love. Photo: HONG GIANG In the middle of the field is a couple uttering legendary love. Khedol, also known as Wind Field, because this place is blocked in the East – West direction of the great range of Ba and Heo mountain populations. From the two sides of the mountain, the wind blows into the field all year round without rest. Most of the people living here are Khmer people, they named this field Wind, because Khedol in Khmer means Wind. Speaking of the pair of love palm trees, no one in Tay Ninh does not know the beauty of this legend. People here do not know who planted this pair of jaggery and since when. Elderly people who have lived around the fields for a long time said that when they were born, they saw this pair of trees present. Around the beginning of 2017, photographer Ha The Bao (Member of Tay Ninh Culture and Arts Association) accidentally caught a couple of Kvan jaggery standing tall, intertwined in the middle of Khedol field. Sunset and sunrise photos here appear one after another. Many photographers from all over the country also come to hunt for beautiful moments of this love legend. Since then, this place has gradually become the ideal check-in and photo-taking spot for many young people, even creating a trend on social networks to attract a large number of tourists when coming to Tay Ninh. This place has gradually become an ideal check-in and photo-taking point for many young people. Photo: HONG GIANG Most recently, in the first Baden Mountain Marathon held in Tay Ninh, runners at the distances of 21km and 42km have experienced and “chilled” this route. Many people said that because they loved the scene of Khedol double jaggery, they returned to Tay Ninh, to run, to see Khedol Suoi Da road on the side of Ba Den mountain. Revive the jab couple However, recently, after just one night of rain and storms, one of the two love palm trees had to collapse, leaving a lonely tree standing in the middle of the field. The fallen tree has its trunk cut off, lying on the other side of the tree. Many people feel sorry for their car when they see a fallen tree with its trunk cut off and lying on the other side. Photo: HONG GIANG Immediately after that, the online community continuously posted status lines of regret, grief, and pain when the image of the love palm tree was no longer available. Many hope the tree will be saved and as beautiful as before. Tay Ninh people and nature lovers have expressed their love for such cute trees! One of the two love palm trees collapsed due to a thunderstorm. Photo: HONG GIANG On the morning of May 7, the people in Khedol and the owner of the land (a field with a jaggery couple) and the Tay Ninh city government worked together to rebuild the palm tree with the support of Tay Ninh Sun Company. (Sungroup Tay Ninh). The palm tree seems to be revived. The strangled body is bundled, then used iron to support, brace the tree to stand against the tree next to it, which is still standing. Tay Ninh residents once again expressed their gratitude to those who have made efforts to revive the palm tree. After the restoration, the love palm tree will no longer be as beautiful as the original, but the original cultural value of the love palm tree couple will forever become a memory of each Tay Ninh people. The resurrection of the tree depends on the consciousness of each person when coming to check-in here. Don’t try to climb the tree to get a nice bunch of photos, but create more weight for the jaggery couple. Still know that nothing is forever, not even everything in this world, even if it’s love, but it’s still fun to be together every day. After a stormy day, this jaggery couple is still standing in the middle of the Khedol wind field! People are researching how to revive a fallen palm tree. Photo: HONG GIANG The process of rebuilding the tree. Photo: HONG GIANG The body that was strangled was bundled, and then used iron to support it. Photo: HONG GIANG The jagged couple has been reconstructed. This pair of trees is considered by Tay Ninh people as a symbol of love. Photo: HONG GIANG

Mr. Phuc lived with his “ancient fan museum”. Up to this point, “the ancient fan king” Tran Cong Phuc has passed away for more than 4 years, but his love for these ancient fans has not been interrupted. Because his son Tran Hong Duc and student Nguyen Van Ngoc have followed in his father’s footsteps, continuing to “blow souls” to revive ancient fans. “Currently in Hanoi, there are very few antique fan repair shops, only 2-3 shops. Therefore, antique fan repairers are also very rare, me and 2 workers here were trained by my father.” Phuc’s son said. In 2012, Mr. Tran Cong Phuc set a Vietnamese record “The person with the most collection of antique fans”. “Restoring a seemingly discarded fan to bring it back to life almost original is a very interesting job. It gives me a sense of conquest and fascination. Just like you, I can sit still all day to explore and discover the most perfect restoration method.” Mr. Ngoc (a student of Mr. Phuc) shared. In Duc’s house, which is only about 20 square meters wide, there are so many fans that all ceiling fans hanging in the house have to be removed separately. The most are Marelli fans, followed by Dutch Emi fans, French Calor, Russian elephant ear fans, and Japanese 110-volt National fans imported into the South before 1975… “The first antique fan sold for the first time was also the famous Italian Marelli ceiling fan. My father brought it back to repair and his butt was hung in front of the house, not long after, a Western man came to pay 200 dollars in the morning. when the purchase price is only 70,000 VND”, Mr. Duc shared. “Few people know this fan is almost the first generation, when electricity began to appear and made a fan, this was the first line,” Mr. Ngoc excitedly shared. “And this fan dates from the years 1921-1930 and later, the fans are designed to be more compact, saving electricity and materials.” These ancient fans were formerly carried by the French to decorate offices and villas to cool down the tropical heat. Once upon a time, electric fans were only for aristocratic families. They are hung in the house not only to cool, but also as decorative objects to show wealth. This antique ceiling fan hanging in Mr. Phuc’s house is valued at more than 100 million VND. The most prominent in the antique fan collection is the Italian Marelli line, which is known as the king of fans, the details are reaching to the level of sophistication. Fans are made meticulously to each screw, gear, base … Therefore, they are capable of lasting hundreds of years. Currently, Duc’s shop has more than 10 antique Marelli fans, they are all made of pure copper. The cheapest one costs several million, the most expensive one costs hundreds of millions of dong. Not only the expensive Marelli line, but also the antique French fans that cost up to hundreds of millions of dong/piece. Every day, many guests come to the small house to buy a memento bearing the stamp of time being preserved in the heart of Hanoi. And the reason why antique fans are so attractive is not only because of their age, but because of the beauty in their design with classic curves, inside, copper plating of cages and shiny blades…

According to ASPS’s annual cosmetic surgery trend report, the total number of cutlery cases decreased by 15% compared to 2019. However, customers pay special attention to rhinoplasty services. This is different from previous years, when many people had a need for breast augmentation. In addition to nose repair, many customers opt for eyelid cutting and facial lift services. Many people want to have a high, straight nose like hot girls on social networks and stars. Photo: Dasha Taran. According to the Hypebae, some plastic surgeons believe that the “Zoom effect” has contributed to more and more people wanting to fix their nose. “Zoom effect” appears when people start working, learning from afar. When on video calls, they look at themselves through the camera for long periods of time. That allows many people to self-examine their appearance and decide to restore their beauty. Besides, everyone also has more free time. They surf social networking sites often and see plastic surgery center advertisements for rhinoplasty services. Even in some countries there is a trend of posting photos before and after the nose is fixed.

The village is now restored to almost the original by the descendants of the Cossacks 200 years ago to revive the national pride and glory of the brave Cossack warriors. The village of Cossack is located on the banks of Taman Bay, more than 1700 km south of Moscow. Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA Cossack village located on Taman Bay, Temryuk district of Krasnodar region was restored in 2009 on the occasion of the 217 year anniversary of the Cossack landing on the Taman peninsula (October 1792). Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA The houses and structures of Cossack village are restored to almost the original of more than 200 years ago. Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA The cossacks are used by the Cossacks as roof sheets. Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA Cossack workers diligently restore the old house order to express the national identity. Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA The Cossacks are known for being brave soldiers in the wars of defense, but as skillful craftsmen in peacetime. Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA Cossack old house rules have been restored to their original position. Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA The shoemaker Cossack advertises by hanging his shoes in front of the house to make it known. Photo: Duy Trinh / VNA Outside the carpenter’s house Cossack. Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA Large oak barrels are used by the Cossacks for handcrafted wine. Photo: Duy Trinh / VNA Today, the village of Cossack is an ethnographic museum complex, attracting visitors to visit. Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA The scene of Cossack’s peaceful life. Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA Only a few people of Cossack live in the village in charge of preserving and guiding visitors to explore the national culture. Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA

According to the excavation team of the Archeology Institute, this architectural vestige is completely located in the cultural class of Tran dynasty, below the culture class of the Le so, Le Trung Hung and Nguyen dynasties at a depth of 1.95m, from the ground ground. current area. This cultural layer is dense with Tran tiles, including red cover tiles, lotus-nosed tiles, and pointed tiles. Round architectural traces Architectural vestiges of the Tran dynasty are circular in shape under the Tran dynasty clay and brick layers, about 0.4m – 0.6m thick and built entirely of cover bricks. Round architectural brick cover bricks are all rectangular, bright red bricks arranged in two staggered rows and only one layer, the outer row is lower than the inner row. Outside the circle in the East – West – South directions are a number of pebbles with many different sizes arranged relatively flat but not in a certain shape. Implementing the direction of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee and Hanoi People’s Committee at Notice No. 152-TB / TU dated March 6, 2021 at the meeting with the Thang Long Heritage Conservation Center – Hanoi; Decision No. 3624 / QD-BVHTTDL dated December 4, 2020 of the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism on archaeological excavations at Thang Long Citadel Center – Hanoi, Heritage Conservation Center Thang Long – Hanoi has coordinated with the Archeology Institute to conduct excavation and exploration in the East – North area of ​​Kinh Thien electrical base relic with a total area of ​​nearly 1,000m2. The exploration excavation in 2021 is considered to have the largest scale in more than 10 years, the Archeology Institute conducted the excavation at Thang Long Citadel – Hanoi. Exploring the circular architecture found that the clay foundation mixed with the Tran debris was compacted firmly. There are a few bricks on the face that are arranged in an East-West direction, but they are no longer neat. In this group of bricks, the first brick from the West, at the edge has two Chinese characters “Thuong Tan Quoc”. In the past, I met at 18 Hoang Dieu a brick in the Tran dynasty with the word “Thuong Tan Quoc”. At the same time, there was another brick with the word “Thuong Tan Vien”. At a depth of 0.7m compared to the circular architecture, there is a small rock base in the Tran dynasty that no longer has its original position. Outside, to the south, 78cm from the circular architecture, there is a large terracotta pot (mouth diameter 1.2m, depth 55cm) bright red, good materials, the outer rim of the mouth is decorated with lotus flowers, apricot flowers and “Lien Chau” is characteristic of the Tran dynasty. The pot has a drainage hole set on one side of the perineum. This is probably the largest terracotta pot ever in the Tran dynasty. Outside the round vestige to the East there are traces of two underground sewers in the Tran dynasty: one was built of brick cover, the other was built by specialized circular water pipes. The brick sewer is 3.64m far from the circular architectural vestige to the East and 0.35m lower, and 4.64m long running in the North – South direction. The sewer section in the North was cut by architectural foundations of the Nguyen Dynasty. The culvert consists of three parts of the cap, wall and bottom. The manhole cover and bottom are placed horizontally, the sides of the manhole are placed vertically on the two edges of the bottom and the manhole cover forms the sewer with a cross-section of nearly square as the space for drainage. The type of brick used to build the culvert is a rectangular red cover brick with a cut surface of the brick (characteristic of architectural materials of the fourteenth century). Currently the sewer has been destroyed, so the actual length in the past has not been determined. The manhole cover is covered with a single row of remaining 6 bricks, the North is left with 5 bricks, the first 2.28m long, bolted by broken rectangular bricks (21cm wide, 6cm thick) printed with Han characters, Vinh Ninh Truong. The male is left with one 40cm long pill. The round water sewer is 3.5m from the brick sewer to the East. The two ends of the sewer that were cut by the late architecture remain only a section of 2.97m in length, running in the East-West direction. There are still 8 round terracotta water pipes, the head is wider than the tail, the end of the tube has a ledge to assemble so that it fits from the end of one tube to the other. Terracotta sewer pipes are 37-39cm long, 13-15cm in diameter. This sewer appears in the same strata as the brick sewer and is 0.35m lower than the circular architecture. Chronology and values According to the results of stratification of Thang Long culture, the relic has a circular structure in the Tran cultural class. Two large underground culverts and terracotta pots distributed around circular architecture all date to the Tran dynasty. Relevant relics in the area revealed such as bricks, tiles, and chinaware all dating back to the Tran dynasty. Therefore, it is possible to initially identify vestiges of circular architecture dating back to the Tran dynasty in the XIII-XIV century. For those who directly excavated, the round structure of Tran dynasty that appeared this year in the Northeast of Kinh Thien Palace could be classified into a type of “strange” architecture. The status quo, this circle is intact, the structure is quite simple. Other traces appeared around such as large terracotta pots, brick sewers, circular underground sewers with the same age, but it is not possible to confirm whether they are related to each other or not. The current state of the monument has not seen any signs that can remind the excavators of the architecture’s function. The area is under further excavation Some people suggest that this could be a small flower garden scene in the Tran Palace. Is there also the thought of a structure related to some kind of spiritual ritual? However, all that are just initial speculations without any evidence to explain. Previously, the round architecture of Tran dynasty was met by archaeologists in a few places. In 1998, excavation in the North of Doan Monmon discovered a circle of late Tran dynasty cut into the vestiges of the wall / or the road with frill lines “lemon flowers” dating back to the earlier Tran dynasty in the southwest position. This circle is noteworthy because there are vertical bricks inside in the style of “diagonal triangles” filling the round architectural surface. At Bao An pagoda (Gia Lam), archaeologists also encountered a type of circle with the form close to the circle in Doan Mon. Thus, at least in archeology, at present, there have been 3 circular structures in Tran dynasty in three different places, in which the structure in Doan Mon is somewhat closer than the round structure in Bao An pagoda. The circular structure in the Northeast of Kinh Thien is not clear whether it is the same as the two above structures because the surface layer has been destroyed, only the circle is dashed. However, they have the same circle and have two nearly the same vertical brick lines, so it can be deduced that they have nearly the same structure. But all three of these architectural vestiges are functionally unknown. The three circular structures in 3 different places also show that there seems to be a style of building brick circles in the architecture in the Tran dynasty, as well as in the Le Lieu period. . “What is that structure to do and what it reflects in Tran architecture in Thang Long or in a temple (Bao An pagoda) is still a mystery that needs to be studied for a long time. Therefore, archaeologists temporarily consider traces of circular architecture in the Northeast of Kinh Thien Palace in 2021 as a remarkable “strange” architecture type of Tran Dynasty in Thang Long Palace area. It also shows that Thang Long Palace still has many unexpected undiscovered values ​​under the ground of a World Heritage, ”said the excavation team of the Archaeological Institute. Hope to soon restore Kinh Thien Palace If in 2019, with an excavated area of ​​900 square meters, the Vietnam Archeology Institute discovered many traces of gardens, lakes, and artifacts with architecture of the Le primitive and Le Trung Hung dynasties, making the hypothesis of Thuong ien garden, Can Chanh power was first discovered at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long – Hanoi, in 2021, the results of exploration and excavation revealed more unique evidences, artifacts and relics. With the narrowed position of archaeological results in 2021 is considered to have touched the space of Can Chanh Palace, an overall part of the overall space of the Kinh Thien Palace in the Le early period. Previously, Hanoi also made specific moves with the project of restoring Kinh Thien power, which is the introduction of a roadmap: Phase 1 (2020 – 2025) completing pre-feasibility study report, reporting feasibility study report and basic design; Phase 2 (2025 – 2030) to implement the project of restoring Kinh Thien power. According to scientists, experts, architectural traces and relic systems discovered in the excavation in 2021 continue to reflect the complex evolution of historical and cultural relics Thang Long – Hanoi. underground. Thereby, it has contributed more documents to clarify the great, rich and diversified values ​​with three globally outstanding criteria of the World Heritage Site Center of Thang Long Citadel. At the same time, contribute some valuable materials to serve the research on recovering the space of Kinh Thien main hall. The new discoveries create favorable conditions for scientists, speed up the recovery process, and satisfy the aspirations of the masses of people and researchers. Posts and photos: Bao Thoa

The Egyptian National Civilization Museum is located in the city of Fustat in the ancient Cairo region. The museum grounds include an exhibition center, an antiques restoration center and an entertainment center that includes a restaurant, cafeteria and antique market. It is one of the very few museums that showcases the various aspects of Egyptian civilization throughout all eras, from the pre-era era to the modern era. The museum also showcases some important archeology of different eras. Notably, the museum will display 22 royal mummies dating from the 17, 18, 19, 20 dynasties. Among the transferred royal mummies is the mummy of King Ramses II, King Seqnen Ra. Taa, King Tuthmosis III, King Seti I, Queen Hatshepsut, Queen Meritamun, wife of King Amenhotep I and Queen Ahmose Nefertari. Modern space with 3D images. The Royal Mummies Hall will be open to visitors from April 18, coinciding with World Heritage Day. On the first day of its opening, the National Civilization Museum witnessed a large number of visitors to explore hundreds of Egyptian civilization’s artifacts. The gold jewelry of ancient Egyptian queens Ancient Egyptian wares ./.

According to records: Luoyang in the Tang Dynasty was already the eastern starting point of the Silk Road and the central hub of the Grand Canal in the Sui and Tang Dynasties. In the first year of Zhou Dazu (701 AD), Wu Zetian ordered to dig a canal in the southeast of the imperial city to connect to the Ji Canal in the southeast of the imperial city and connect with the E River in the east to become an important commercial distribution center for water transportation on the Grand Canal. , Known as the “Central Plains Ferry”. With the rapid development of water transportation on the Grand Canal, Luoyi area gradually formed the cultural characteristics of the interlacing of northern and southern cultures, and the coexistence of rural culture and court culture, which was hailed as the “cultural holy city”. In recent years, the local government has spent 12.7 billion yuan on the restoration and development of this old city in Luoyang. Now the old city has been renewed and has become a comprehensive cultural tourism and sightseeing that integrates travel, play, food, accommodation, and shopping. Area. Walking into the ancient city of Luoyi, you can see pavilions, towers, towers and ancient trees everywhere. The Tongji Canal filled with the water from the Luo River is winding, and the canal water is clear to the bottom. The buildings along the banks of the river are a fusion of Tang and Song styles. It’s like a beautiful picture of history. From time to time, you can see women in Hanfu in the streets and lanes passing by, making people seem to travel through time and space and return to the ancient city of Luoyang. Different from many imitation ancient city attractions in China, the ancient city of Luoyi has gone through thirteen dynasties and has a profound historical and cultural heritage. The existing Wenfeng Pagoda, Henan Mansion Confucian Temple, Tuoling Palace, Four-eye Well, Jinyuan Ancient City Wall Ruins and many other protected buildings in the ancient city, one step at a time, have a long history and many allusions everywhere, and the cultural atmosphere is very strong. In Luoyang, there has been a folk proverb since ancient times: “There is a Wenfeng Pagoda in Luoyang, which is only ten feet away from the sky.” This masonry tower was built in the Northern Song Dynasty and is about 30 meters high. It is named after Emperor Wenchang and Kuixing in the tower. The existing building was rebuilt in the eighth year of Shunzhi in Qing Dynasty (1651). It is a landmark of Luoyang City. And one of the few ancient pagodas in existence. There are many shops on both sides of the street, with raised cornices, carved beams and painted buildings, and they are full of the flavor of the ancient capital. Visitors can experience the prosperous scene of old Luoyang here, and they can also eat various delicacies, the most of which is the Luoyang water table. According to reports, Luoyang water table began in the Tang Dynasty and is a traditional famous food in Luoyang. It has a history of more than a thousand years and is known as an outstanding representative of Henan cuisine banquets. The night view of the ancient city of Luoyi is also very charming. I saw lanterns hanging high, colored lights flickering, and the lights set off on the river surface and the mist created a dreamlike scenery, which is magnificent. According to reports, from April 10th to May 5th, the Wenfeng Tower light show will be staged every night at 9 o’clock in the ancient city of Luoyi. Various lights are projected on the tower to deduce a period of historical stories, which is fascinating. The ancient city of Luoyi does not require tickets. You can enter with an ID card. Compared with Luoyang Old Street, it is quieter and there are not too many tourists. If you come to Luoyang, you must not forget to come to this place full of Datang Take pictures and clock in the elegant Luoyi ancient city. Transportation: Take bus No. 16/K16 or No. 22 and get off at East Jiudu Intersection Station in Xinjie, and then you can walk.

Recently, the international media has reported very boldly that France has chosen the “standard material” to rebuild the completely damaged dome, arrow tower and bell tower of Notre Dame . This can be considered as one of the most happy signals because the fire disaster of Notre Dame took place on April 15, 2019 has caused not only the French people but the whole world in shock and pain. Accordingly, about 1,000 old oak trees in more than 200 public and private forests were cut down at the end of March. “Oak trees will be selected from all parts of France,” said Jean-Louis Georgelin, former Chief of Staff of the French Army assigned to the special agency to oversee the repair of Notre Dame . This is a country-wide project. The restoration will ensure the building can stand for at least 8 to 10 centuries ”. To take such practical steps, the French government had to go through many challenges from recruiting experts, finding restoration materials and listening to people’s reactions. In July 2020, in the context of fierce public opposition, French President Emmanuel Macron had to reject the idea that the bell tower designed by Eugène Viollet le Duc could be rebuilt in concrete to limit dust. radioactivity, if unfortunately there is a fire. After that, Mr. Macron announced, Notre Dame will be rebuilt like before. And this kicked off the hunt for woods across France, culminating in a thorough selection in January and February. According to experts, the reconstruction of Notre Dame in wood is a difficult prospect because inside this ancient building is a “network of complex wooden beams”. Specifically, 52 acres of forest wood were cut in the twelfth century to erect the church’s roof and each beam was made from a tree trunk. However, Mr. Jean-Louis Georgelin asserted: “This is historical responsibility. If everyone gets to work together and everything is well planned, bringing the church back in within the next five years will not be an impossible feat. ” Expected, Notre Dame will begin to be restored in the fall of 2022. Source: Reuters. In order to race against time and limit errors, the Notre Dame restoration specialists had to work very seriously and meticulously. This is reflected in the first stage including the selection and processing of wood. The oaks with this historic mission must meet the standards of quality and outstanding metrics, such as the trunk must be more than 1 meter in diameter and have a minimum length of 18 meters. In addition, they must be “harvested” by the end of March to avoid more sap production and wet weather that can degrade the quality of the wood. In particular, the “soul” of Notre Dame including the bell tower and the 93-meter-high arrow-top will be reconstructed with eight oak trees cut from the royal forest of Bercé, which once belonged to the French kings. When examining a series of oak trees over 200 years old in the Bercé forest, Aymeric Albert, Commercial Director of the French Forestry Commission, commented: “The trunks here are in excellent condition, without any any defect. They are large enough to be 18m long beams, the length needed if you want to bear the weight of the sharp tower. It is known that the oak trunks in the Bercé forest cost about 15,000 euros / stem, and will be dried for 12 to 18 months before proceeding with further treatment. In addition, after the planned timber is cut, the forest rangers will plant seedlings to replant the new trees. It is expected that the restoration of Notre Dame will start in the autumn of 2022 and be completed in April 2024. The mission of solidarity The Church has always been at the center of social change, Insider said. This may not be “always true” but is extremely accurate in the case of France. Immediately after President Emmanuel Macron announced a fundraising campaign to rebuild Notre Dame, many individuals and organizations in France and around the world voiced their support both financially as well as participating in the restoration of architecture. . Just two days after the fire, the fund’s donation exceeded a billion dollars. This is also the estimated cost to restore Notre Dame in the most aesthetic and quality way. This fact shows that, at that time, France, a people more divided than ever since World War II due to the many months of “Golden Vest” protests, became should unite in a common mission. Michel Druilhe, President of the French forest network France Bois Forêt said: “As the largest cathedral in the heart of France with a long history in the world, we are very pleased with the staff in the forestry sector. Industry, from the woodcutter to the sawmakers, was mobilized to join hands in rebuilding Notre Dame. This is a very meaningful job ”. President Macron also declared: “It is up to us to turn this terrible disaster into unanimous opportunity … This is not the time for politics”. Back at the time of the fire at Notre Dame, according to a statement from the French Government, the fire happened at around 6:50 a.m. on April 15, 2019 local time (23h50 ‘on April 15, 2019, Hanoi time. ) at the top of the tower, then spread to the entire roof of the church. Disaster caused the bell tower to collapse, and devastate the roof of this famous Gothic-style building. However, things could have gotten worse and Notre Dame could have been completely burned down if the Paris firefighters arrived 15-30 minutes later. Precious items include the Crown of Thorns – believed to have been worn on Jesus’ head during the events that led to his crucifixion; The Le Grand Orgue – a musical instrument dating back to the 1730s and the XIII century robe of Saint Louis were both saved from the fire. Obviously, if the fire and bravery of the firefighters were able to prevent a more horrifying disaster for this project, at present, the consensus and efforts of the government, the people as well as French architects and experts bring hope for a Notre Dame of cohesion and peace. Affordable, in the future, the pricelessness of Notre Dame will be “redefined” by the solidarity of everyone !? Notre Dame Cathedral Paris Notre Dame is located on the island of Cite in the middle of the Seine in the center of Paris. This special geographical location has made Notre Dam become a historical symbol, associated with the formation and development of Paris. In 1163, the first stone was placed in the presence of Pope Alexander III and King Louis VI. The construction of Notre Dame Cathedral in Gothic style lasted until 1345 with the participation of many famous architects at that time such as Jean de Chelles, Pierre de Montreuil, Pierre de Chelles, Jean Ravy and Jean. le Bouteiller. Notre Dame witnessed the coronation of King Henry VI in 1431, the coronation of Emperor Napoleon in 1804, and the canonization of the French heroine Joan of Arc in 1909, presided over by Pope Pius X. Funerals of the two late French Presidents Charles de Gaulle and Francois Mitterand also took place at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. It is known that Notre Dame was the place with the highest chop in Paris until the completion of the Eiffel Tower in 1889. According to the BBC, there are no other landmarks that represent France in a separate and unique way like Notre Dame. Maybe you don’t know? The flag of the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam once flew at the top of the bell tower of the Notre Dame Cathedral. It happened on the night of January 19, 1969, the day before Richard Nixon was sworn in as the 37th President of the United States and six days before the opening of the Paris four-way conference, negotiating peace in Vietnam. It is known that French police had to mobilize helicopters to remove the flag. There hasn’t been any official source yet to confirm who hung the flag. However, this can be considered as one of the special images throughout the 9-century history of this architecture.

Tourists visit Chung Son temple (Nam Dan district) where Ho Chi Minh’s ancestor is worshiped. Photo: Phuong Cao Culturally dense land The terrain is diversified, divided into 3 regions: Mountains, hills and plains, in which the hills and mountains account for 83% of the province’s area, giving Nghe An a rich natural tourism resource. Primeval forest system in the western region of Nghe An, including Pu Mat National Park, Pu Huong Nature Reserve, Pu Hoat has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve and a unique cave system. Hot mineral springs in the Western region or beautiful beaches with a coastline of 82km … are favorable conditions for developing ecotourism, resort tourism and medical treatment, tourism. explore, adventure. Nghe An is also known as a land of great people, the birthplace of celebrities and heroes such as Mai Hac De, Nguyen Hue, Nguyen Bieu, Phan Boi Chau, Ho Xuan Huong … Typical among them are President Ho Chi Minh – Hero of national liberation, world cultural celebrity. The rich history and cultural traditions have created Nghe An a diversified humanitarian tourism resource with 2,602 monuments, of which 442 were ranked. Up to now, Nghe An has preserved the unique tangible and intangible cultural heritages such as the traditional stilt-house architecture, festivals and many customs of ethnic minorities; In particular, the type of folk songs for Nghe Tinh has been recognized by UNESCO as the representative intangible cultural heritage of humanity … Develop unique tourism products Despite possessing diverse potentials, Nghe An tourism has not developed adequately due to many reasons such as extreme weather conditions, marine environmental incidents in the central provinces (2016) and the Covid-19 pandemic. Nghe An tourism has suffered many losses; the infrastructure and the quality of human resources for tourism have not met the requirements; lack of competition in tourism products and services; promotion and promotion activities are not effective … Recognizing the above shortcomings and shortcomings, Deputy Director of Nghe An Department of Tourism, Nguyen Manh Loi said, over the past time, the province has prioritized the development of tourism in a professional and diverse direction with an emphasis on tourism. marine tourism, cultural – historical tourism, ecotourism; give priority to the development of high-quality services to prolong the stay and increase the spending of tourists; improve the efficiency of connecting Nghe An to the tourism product chain of the North Central region, the North – South Central region and tourist centers such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Quang Ninh … To attract visitors to Nghe An in the coming time, Mr. Nguyen Huynh Suong, Director of Indochina Travel Joint Stock Company (Vinh city) said: “Destinations, travel businesses and services of the province need to closely linked together to diversify products, creating a rich experience for visitors. Along with that, it is necessary to form coalitions between businesses inside and outside the province to bring tourists to, pay more attention to the tourism needs of the people of Nghe An province. As soon as the Covid-19 translation is under control, along with the reopening of border gates, Nghe An needs to re-associate with markets in Laos, Myanmar, Thailand … to attract international visitors to restore tourism. schedule as quickly as possible ”.

Along with the main door, the worship room and the bedroom, the kitchen is one of the four important locations that feng shui calls Duong Trach Tu weak, which greatly affects the atmosphere of the house. According to the feng-shui concept, the kitchen is not only a space where a woman shows her skillful skill but also one of the most important positions, decisive to the destiny and fortune of the whole family. again. Therefore, Feng Shui Phung Gia notes that the owner when designing the kitchen, should pay attention to the following golden principles. Avoid placing water flames close to each other The stovetop flare and the kitchen water hydropower are inherently at odds with each other. Therefore, when designing, the stove and faucet should not be placed side by side. In that sense, the stove and refrigerator should also not be placed side by side. It is absolutely necessary to avoid the kitchen being caught between two water elements such as a faucet, refrigerator, washing machine, sink … Hydropower incompatibility also occurs when the kitchen is located on a water tank, septic tank or near the toilet. If space conditions permit, let’s avoid this. For homeowners of limited space that cannot be changed, Feng Shui Chinh Phai’s neutralization method can be used. The kitchen is in a good location, facing the good direction “Sanding towards the sand” means that the kitchen is in a good position and facing the good direction. According to the Feng Shui school of the Eight Trach School, there are 4 good positions in the palace of destiny: Thien Y, Sinh Qi, Phuc Duc, Phuc Vi. Placing kitchens in these positions will help your family get complete happiness, good health, and a warm and happy family. As for the Huyen Khong school, the kitchen must be located in a place where there is fine fine sand coming in the mini-season and the fortunes of creating a kitchen such as Ta Phu, Huu Turn, Vu Khuc, Van Khuc. Avoid wind to allow condensation Housing feng shui principles say that when arranging the kitchen in the house, it is necessary to ensure the factor “air condensation” (ie to avoid wind to accumulate gas). Therefore, when setting up the kitchen, it is necessary to avoid the direction of wind turbulence. In that sense, the kitchen should be located at the back of the house, as far away from the main door as possible because the main door is a place where air can flow, causing gas to diffuse rather than gather. However, not so that the kitchen design is closed because this greatly affects the fortune of the house and family members. The kitchen needs to have at least one airy side, making the room airy and clean. When designing, avoid drafts. * Information is for reference only.

Front of Thai Hoa Palace. Photo: Ngoc Van

Previously, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism received the report of the People’s Committee of TT-Hue province, including records and minutes of synthesizing opinions on the conservation and restoration plan of Thai Hoa electrical relic.

The overall conservation of the most “special” temple in Hue has been agreed upon by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Photo: Ngoc Van

Through consideration, this agreement includes relevant contents such as: preserving and repairing Thai Hoa wooden frame, roof system, foundation and wall; preserving, repairing and restoring decorative components and interior works; repair, reinforce, and adjust the electric campus ground yard, handrail and earth-retaining wall system; embellish gardens, small landscape, technical infrastructure system.

The agreement has notes, thereby emphasizing the implementation of preservation measures for wood structures in good condition, reinforcement and restoration for partially damaged wood structures; Only limited replacement for completely damaged wood structures.

Inside the special temple is a throne for the king. Photo: Ngoc Van

In addition, select and specify in the profile some old and old wood structures (such as columns, beams …) with painted paint that is still quite intact in color to preserve and model when painting to restore structures , the wood architecture part of the work; calculating, selecting, and specifically proposing the color of the restored paint, ensuring to minimize the need to re-paint the old painted structures, dragon-decorated wooden doors, and wooden ceilings. decorate; specify the type of coating material and the painting process to restore.

With the solution to renovate the courtyard of the dynasty, the memorandum of agreement notes to supplement the principle that the stones are replaced by paving the yard to ensure the same material, harmony in color with the surrounding old stones. Photo: Ngoc Van

The agreement also raises that, during the project implementation, you must be very careful in the preservation and repair of the carved decorative pieces with patterns, letters, these details must be kept intact. in terms of color and shape. Continue to collect documents to supplement the scientific basis for the restoration of flower-tiled floors in the two gable spaces …

The roof of the electric house is severely damaged by storms in 2020. Photo: Vo Ngoc Thanh

With the solution to renovate the courtyard of the dynasty, supplement the principle that the stones are replaced by paving the yard to ensure the same material, harmony in color with the surrounding old stones; repair, reinforce, and preserve to the utmost the old balustrades that are still usable; reuse materials of the balustrade that has been damaged; clarifying more solutions to organize the planting of trees, miniatures of the electric courtyard garden area on the basis of researching historical documents.

The roof of the electric house roof is seriously degraded, the damaged roof must be reinforced with corrugated iron. Photo: Ngoc Van

According to historical and scientific documents, Thai Hoa Palace is the most important architectural work in the Royal Palace of the Nguyen Dynasty. This is the place where the great ceremonies and dynasty meetings took place with the participation of the king, prince, the prince, and the princes.

Thai Hoa palace name is derived from Kinh Dich. The word “Hoa” means harmony, harmony, “Thai Hoa” is the yin and yang Qi which is harmonious with each other. King of the world needs to keep a good harmony between yin and yang, erection and needs to be useful for all things.

Construction was completed in February 1805 and completed in October 1805.

Initially, Thai Hoa electricity was located about 45 meters northwest of the current location. In March 1833, when adjusting the planning and completing the architectural system in the Citadel, King Minh Mang moved Thai Hoa Palace to the South, building a more massive and magnificent building.

The electric wall is broken and cracked Dragon head-shaped wooden structures are supported by specialized iron bars. Photo: Ngoc Van

After 22 times of restoration, due to time factors and serious weather effects, especially the stormy storm at the end of 2020, the special relic of Thai Hoa electricity has deteriorated seriously, some components. Wood has rotted, not guaranteed safety

Therefore, investment in restoration and embellishment of the works is very urgent.

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France during post-fire restoration. Photo: THX / TTXVN

He also emphasized the need to continue to mobilize all efforts in the next three years to meet the government’s target of restoring this over 800-year-old symbol of France within 5 years.
President Macron made the above statement when visiting the Notre-Dame Cathedral exactly two years after the fire at this historic site. The French leader assessed that the restoration of the church had achieved great progress.

Jean-Louis Georgelin, who was chosen by President Macron to direct the restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral, said although the church will be reopened for devotees to pray in April 2024. but there is still a need to continue restoration work thereafter. This reconstruction effort received financial support of approximately 833 million euros (991 million USD) through donation campaigns in France and around the world.

Regarding the investigation of the cause of the fire, investigators have found several weaknesses in the safety system, especially in the alarm system and in the electrical system of a church lift. .

The fire at Notre Dame on April 15, 2019 lasted for up to 15 hours, collapsed the tower and burned a part of the roof of this historic site. President Macron has pledged to rebuild the church within five years, meaning it will open its doors to visitors when Paris is the host city of the 2024 Summer Olympics.

For nearly 9 centuries, Notre Dame Cathedral has been standing in the middle of the Ile de la Cite island on the romantic Seine river, witnessing the ups and downs of French history, becoming an endless inspiration for poetry and music. illustrates and welcomes millions of visitors each year.

The old chapel of the Nguyen family church. (Photo: Thanh Thuy / VNA)

For hundreds of years, the ancient houses have been considered as unique treasures of the people of Hoi Ky village, Hai Chanh commune, Hai Lang district in particular and the people of Quang Tri province in general.

However, under fluctuations of wars, natural disasters, time, now the preservation, restoration and transmission treasure This is for the next generations who are having many difficulties. To protect the ancient house is not only the efforts and efforts of the homeowner, but it is necessary to enter and care of the functional branches …

Unique cultural “heritage” of a countryside

Located next to the romantic O Lau river with three sides bordering the river, Hoi Ky village was established about 500 years ago. Considered land “Spirit of masterpieceSo this place is chosen by many mandarins, landlords, and wealthy families as the place to build land and build a house.

The old-school houses were born like that. Currently, Hoi Ky village also has 16 old communal houses, of which there are 15 houses and 1 family church. Most of the communal houses here have a lifespan of over 100 years. In particular, there are many houses with a lifespan of more than 200 years such as the house of Mr. Duong Quang Dan, descendants of Mr. Ky’s house (the rich man of the old landlords village); the house of Mr. Duong Van Tue, a descendant of the chief physicist; Mr. Nguyen Tien Dung’s family is descended from Mr. Do …

Taking us around the village, Mr. Nguyen Be, Secretary of the Branch, Head of Hoi Ky village said that each house of Hoi Ky ancient communal house has its own unique spirit of ancient architecture and lifestyle. To make these unique homes, its owners have to store wood for many years.

Those are the types preous wood Chosen for size color, block-tight box. The craftsman chosen to build a house must also be highly skilled. Every detail, even the smallest, of the house is meticulously designed.

In particular, according to many people, when the house is completed, when the house is checked and accepted, the owner will use a large mug of water to pour into the joint position between the wooden pillars. The house is rated when water does not flow through those locations; If the water is leaking, the landlord will “arrest” the worker. Therefore, each old house is an expensive and enthusiastic work of art, valuable in terms of history, culture, architectural art of both the builder and the owner.

Designed in the form of 3 rooms with 2 wings or 1 room with 2 wings, the middle room for ancestor worship and reception desk, the Western room for men to live and the East room for women to live, the houses here are all bearing signs The private countryside of the Central region when there is a mezzanine known as “tra” to store rice, rice, utensils and is a shelter for families when flood water rises.

Hoi Ky schoolhouse has a distinctive design with many typical architectural elements such as roofing with tile; the textbook door opened and closed like a book; The system of incense sticks, columns, trusses, racks are elaborately carved according to the aesthetic of the homeowner, depending on the class of mandarins or landlords to have suitable and diverse patterns …

Away from the bustling life of the city, to the old house of Mr. Nguyen Tien Dung (56 years old), Hoi Ky village, Hai Chanh commune, visitors may think they are lost in the past with the areca trusses. rows of betel nuts, yellow apricot trees in front of the alley and green tea trees are carefully trimmed.

Mr. Dung is a descendant of the 5th generation teacher Do, one of the famous people in the village in the past. Carrying out ancestral training, up to now, many generations of Mr. Dung’s family have preserved and kept the old house order. His house has a panel called “Four great roads” roughly translated as 4 generations of father-son-grandchildren always living in the same house. This is the advice and desire of the person who gave birth to this house to send to generations and descendants.

Currently, Mr. Dung’s family has two old-school houses, in which the main house in the middle of a room with two roofs is still relatively intact, but the other house has been modified and restored to serve the needs of use. like preserving the house.

Mr. Dung confided: Carrying out the teaching of his ancestors, his family is still trying to keep the house order according to instructions. Currently, the most difficult problem in preserving and conserving ancient traditional houses is the severity of natural calamities, especially before storms and floods like last year. Not only his family’s communal house, but also other families were severely degraded, and the structure of the house was damaged.

The roofs of the ancient houses of Hoi Ky are covered with tile (yin and yang). (Photo: Thanh Thuy / VNA)

It is very difficult to preserve the old traditional traditional houses, when the cost is very high and skilled workers are very rare. The temporary way in the short term is to keep the ancient system of the old chest intact and repair damaged places with bricks, cement …

Mr. Dung said his family had to repair many details such as the roof, the body, the front porch support system … to be able to serve the needs of using as well as protect the house.

Hundred year old school house conservation

In the two old houses of the Dung family, the East house was repaired with a concrete wall, the floor was re-tiled with flower tiles, the tile was also new in a modern style instead of tile. double-door instead of scientific door … However, the system of trusses and ancient chest is still intact with separate motifs. For the main house in the center, it still retains the ancient features, has not been affected much in the structure and construction structure. However, the system of pillars on the front porch and wall was repaired, renovated, built with cement …

Like Mr. Dung’s, Duong Quang Dan’s house is also in a similar situation, although the system of the communal house still remains unique because the system of ancient temples over 100 years old, scientific doors and tile …

However, due to the time factor, the house was degraded, Mr. Dan also restored the house to suit the needs of use. The 4-pillar system in front of the eaves has been rebuilt with concrete, the side of the house is rebuilt with cement walls, the floors are tiled with flowers … This is the common feature of most ancient houses in Hoi Ky village today. . In order to suit the needs of use as well as overcome the impact of time and natural disasters, most ancient houses are renovated and remodeled by the owner.

With a unique imprint on the personality and soul of a countryside from the time of opening and setting up a hamlet, but today, this communal house is facing the fierce of time and natural disasters. Currently, many houses have been seriously degraded. Besides, the repairs encountered many difficulties when the implementation cost was very high. Most of the houses are renovated in the form of renovation when it is not possible to restore the original condition according to the original design.

A house of Hoi Ky ancient chest has been repaired and refurbished. (Photo: Thanh Thuy / VNA)

Mr. Bui Van Sinh, Chairman of Hai Chanh Commune People’s Committee, said the biggest difficulty in preserving the throne ancient communal house Currently, they are not properly preserved but mainly rely on the restoration of the house owner. Because of the difficulties in the maintenance and maintenance funding, many families want to sell old traditional houses because of the above reasons.

Facing this situation, the commune held propaganda and advocated people not to sell but to take measures to protect and preserve for the next generations. The commune government is also working with the Hai Lang District Department of Culture and Information to develop a project to connect Thac Cho – ancient village of Hoi Ky. Hopefully, the development of tourism will bring economic efficiency, help people restore, repair and protect as well as contribute to promoting the beauty of Hoi Ky ancient village to tourists from near and far.

The Hoi Ky ancient communal house system is a unique culture left behind by the ancestors’ generation that needs to be preserved and passed on to the next generation. However, to accomplish this, it is necessary to enter the conservation functions according to the original values ​​of the old traditional houses.

Mr. Do Van Binh, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Quang Tri province, said that Hoi Ky ancient village is a distinct advantage of Hai Lang district in terms of culture and history, this is also a place to visit. full of fun.

In order to promote the value of the old traditional houses, in the coming time, the Department will direct the professional departments to continue studying and preparing documents to recognize the title of Ancient Village, creating a premise for tourism development. community to attract domestic and international visitors to visit. Thereby, it creates conditions for promoting the unique image of Hoi Ky ancient village as well as generating income for the locality, contributing to the protection and restoration of ancient traditional houses.

The Department will accompany the locality in planning and mobilizing tourism development resources associated with conservation, restoration, embellishment, and promotion of the values ​​of culture and heritage … /.

The roofs of the ancient houses of Hoi Ky are covered with tile (yin and yang). (Photo: Thanh Thuy / VNA)

Each house has a diaphragm, which is the advice of the ancestors to leave for their descendants. (Photo: Thanh Thuy / VNA)

The house of Mr. Nguyen Tien Dung (56 years old), Hoi Ky village, Hai Chanh commune, the 5th descendant of teacher Do, one of the famous people of the previous village has been restored due to natural disasters and space. (Photo: Thanh Thuy / VNA)

The house of Mr. Nguyen Tien Dung (56 years old), Hoi Ky village, Hai Chanh commune is the 5th descendant of Mr. Do, one of the famous people of the village before. (Photo: Thanh Thuy / VNA)

A house of Hoi Ky ancient chest has been repaired and refurbished. (Photo: Thanh Thuy / VNA)

All the doors of the old traditional houses are locked doors that open and close like a book. (Photo: Thanh Thuy / VNA)

The system of trusses of the ancient communal house is engraved elaborately. (Photo: Thanh Thuy / VNA)

The system of trusses of the ancient communal house is engraved elaborately. (Photo: Thanh Thuy / VNA)

An ancient painting over 100 years old has been preserved by the people to date. (Photo: Thanh Thuy / VNA)

The old chapel of the Nguyen family church. (Photo: Thanh Thuy / VNA)

The old chapel of the Nguyen family church. (Photo: Thanh Thuy / VNA)

The house of Mr. Nguyen Tien Dung (56 years old), Hoi Ky village, Hai Chanh commune, the 5th descendant of teacher Do, one of the famous people of the previous village has been restored due to natural disasters and space. (Photo: Thanh Thuy / VNA)