Jade Emperor Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City(Vietnam)
Vietnam - interesting country
with a rich culture, interesting architectural monuments. On the development of
religious architecture in this country influenced Buddhism and Confucianism, so
pagodas (temples stacked) can be found in more or less every major city.
But the most famous is
undoubtedly the Jade Emperor Pagoda, located in Ho Chi Minh City. It was built
in honor of the supreme god of the sky Ngoc Hoang, in 1900, the money belonging
to the Chinese community.
Covers the roof of the
building tiles, which have a small hole. It is through them in the halls gets
light. Besides sunlight pagoda cover a lot of candles and incense unto the
flavor makes this place special.
Decoration of the main
sanctuary is the statue of the Jade Emperor, which is surrounded by four
guards. It is believed that this god decides who can be sent to heaven, and who
should go to hell. In the pagoda there are sculptures and other gods. But
tourists this place is remembered for another reason. When you come to the
pagoda, it seems very attractive and interesting. A small building painted in a
nice pink color, original jewelry, pleasing to the eye ... But those who will
be inside, will dumbfounded, because fall into this "hell of a room."
It is a statue of the Devil, and on the walls - pictures of ten circles of
hell. Strong impression - is an understatement, many compare Jade Emperor
Pagoda with room for fear. Eerie and gloomy atmosphere acts in many areas.
But, you can go into the
courtyard, which is not similar to those dark halls: it is planted with a
variety of plants, beautiful flowers. There you can buy fish and small turtles
and learn where to buy shiitake mushrooms. It is believed that the man who will
bring them into the pond, which is located here, will be able to get rid of
their sins. Now this small pond live a great number of these animals. This pond
- a favorite place for kids.
Jade Emperor Pagoda give a lot
of emotions and experiences. This is one of the most interesting attractions of
Vietnam, so all those who are going to Hoshmin, you need to find time for a
little sightseeing.
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