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Threatened heritage


Threatened heritage
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Copyright: Nhiem Hoang (hoangthenhiem) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 13 W: 0 N: 488] (2531)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-07
Categories: Ruins
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): HUE — my birthplace [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-05-21 6:22
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Will VIETNAM win this war?


Located north of Hue, Thanh Ha Port in the historic town of Bao Vinh was a commercial hub that contributed greatly to the development of the former imperial capital. Though much of its former glory has faded, here and there, visitors can still catch a glimpse into the past.

Bao Vinh, on the left of the Huong (Perfume) River, is situated in present-day Huong Vinh commune in Huong Tra district, about 4km from the heart of Hue.
Unlike the ancient town of Hoi An in central Quang Nam province, many architectural works of Bao Vinh deteriorated or were destroyed. Only a few parts of the present-day town still remind us of the bustling and beautiful trading quarter it once was. In particular, houses with unique architecture reflecting the Chinese presence, were built along the streets, giving the busy town a new face.

All houses were made of wood and had a narrow width and short roof. Courtyards separated the houses, which also served as restaurants and stores.

Bao Vinh became renowned for is floating markets, where local people and foreign merchants bartered for goods. Bog ships from Quy Nhon, Da Nang and Phan Ri provinces on the central coast brought ceramics and products for daily use in exchange for farm produce, including corn, beans, rice, sesame, peppers, tobacco and other special local food.

While the streets, markets and port on the left bank of the Huong River developed into a stable residential quarter, many houses in the town were destroyed when the French forces defeated the feudal capital in 1885.

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Visitors to today’s Bao Vinh can see many old-style houses being demolished. The city authorities has a plan to restore and preserve the historical ruins and Bao Vinh’s culture to recall the one-time bustling atmosphere of this important part of the central region. But so far, the plan is just a plan, well locked in some office. Will VIETNAM win this war?



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More info about the destruction of this ancient town could be found here:

* Will Hue lose Bao Vinh?
*Threatened heritage
*Lao Dong
*Ancient Town SOS
*Whose hand is worse?


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Beautiful shot. The thing is, as humans are we up to save our cultural legacy to the detriment of economic interests ? I think it's the major question that rises your shot.
Regards, David

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  • huynt Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 935 W: 15 N: 971] (5062)
  • [2005-05-21 6:48]

Hi Nhiem
With all the most beautiful featur from the ancient towns SOS. I am really thank you very much for our urgent voice. Indeed,without action or help from provincial authorities, Vietnam is going to lose whole historic towns and heritages. Will we reserve effectively our cultural identity, our millennial traditions, our national characters ????. Will Hue Viet Nam win in this war????????

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  • nygus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 196 W: 0 N: 598] (7914)
  • [2005-05-21 6:49]

what a landscape. very professional shot. if only green barge on the right was not cut

Rather noisy image, but the overall result is to give it a boook illustation effect which suits this beautiful compo very weel. Nice result.

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  • Nols Silver Star Critiquer [C: 19 W: 0 N: 7] (69)
  • [2005-05-21 6:52]

This is almost like a very detailed oil painting. The distant houses in the background seems almost like it was painted on. Nevertheless, the picture as whole is very impressive. Regarding your question of wether Vietnam will win this war: The ultimate enemy can often be found in a mirror.

I am in just because I admire the above words, by Lorenzo, "Regarding your question of whether Vietnam will win this war: The ultimate enemy can often be found in a mirror."

Muchas Gracias, mi amigo!

Thanh

very well photo tecnic thanks

Beautiful beautiful image Nhiem! Very fine perspective along the river. I hope in Vietnam as in every other country in the world we understand more quickly the battles we are having or may need to have with ourselves.

best wishes

Kev

dobre nawet ziarno nie przeszkadza :)

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  • Bac Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 51 W: 0 N: 44] (380)
  • [2005-05-21 16:04]

Nice composition.

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  • CliffW Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 473 W: 85 N: 334] (2298)
  • [2005-05-21 17:39]

This looks like a painting with the grain and the saturation. It does a very good job of positioning the traditional boats, tree and lantern to counterpoint the modern on the opposite shore. Outstanding work.

I love two things here:

- The darkened foreground that made me recalling my souvenir with HUE in 1970.
- I discovered an unification between you guys in Nha Trang and Saigon (Vietnam) and Houston, Texas. Seems to me you are working toward one common goal: FOR A BETTER VIETNAM.

At least after such a long war, my hat is OFF for your friendship. No wonder why the Vietnamese always won!

Hey, because I abandoned my M-16 rifle over 30 years ago, I may consider myself a peaceful civilian and feel free to join your party. Cheers!

Thanks for the photo and interesting note.

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