Ghositaram pagoda in Bac Lieu province

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As a unique cultural destination in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu, Ghositaram pagoda is considered to be a museum of fine arts showcasing the talent of Khmer artists.
Ghositaram pagoda in Bac Lieu province hinh anh 1Located in Cu Lao village, Hung Hoi commune, Vinh Loi district, the pagoda was built in 1860 and renovated in 2001. Ghositaram has the typical architecture of a Khmer pagoda, consisting of a central chamber, a vihara, an auditorium, a tower, a school, and the monks’ residence. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Ghositaram pagoda in Bac Lieu province hinh anh 2The Pagoda’s roof contains several layers overlaying each other, forming a sharp top similar to that of a tower.        (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Ghositaram pagoda in Bac Lieu province hinh anh 3Time has created an august and antiquity atmosphere in the pagoda. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Ghositaram pagoda in Bac Lieu province hinh anh 4Inside the central chamber (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Ghositaram pagoda in Bac Lieu province hinh anh 5Lacquered pillars with sophisticated patterns (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Ghositaram pagoda in Bac Lieu province hinh anh 6Statues of scared animals at the pagoda (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Ghositaram pagoda in Bac Lieu province hinh anh 7Exquisite patterns and reliefs at Ghositaram pagoda (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Ghositaram pagoda in Bac Lieu province hinh anh 8A relief tells the life of Buddha (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Ghositaram pagoda in Bac Lieu province hinh anh 9A gong at Ghositaram pagoda. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
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