Ta
Phin monastery another magical beauty of Sa Pa
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Travelling to Sa
Pa Town in Lao Cai Province is always a journey of interesting experiences
and Ta Phin monastery is becoming a popular spot near the town.
The
monastery is located in Ta Phin Village, about 12 kilometres from Sa Pa
and is easily recognised thanks to its French architecture.
It was
constructed in October 1942, but in 1945 the nuns left for Hanoi and the
monastery was unused and fell into disrepair.
Nowadays, Ta
Phin monastery is a ruined, desolate building hidden in the fog. It is
surrounded by dense trees, reminding one of fairy tales.
The beauty
of the ancient monastery is old, nostalgic, vague and mysterious and
reminds one of being lost in an old European film.
The part
that has not been lost to the ravages of time is enough to be amazed at the
old religious building with architectural features in an old European
style.
The gate of
the monastery is built of stellar stone with an arched gate in the French
style. The outer wall is laterite layer, going deep inside, visitors will see
the walls, mossy windows in layers, but they are still solid and firm. Each
wall and brick is imprinted with time.
The
monastery has three floors including an underground basement, a west-facing
horizontal house with five chambers and a staircase. In addition, the right
side of the monastery has a vertical house connected to the horizontal house.
This was the place used to store food, furniture and the kitchen of the
monastery.
Today, the
whole building has no roof but only the old moss-covered walls remain. In
front of the monastery, there is a large and long corridor but it is also not
intact.
Although it
has been abandoned for a long time, the features and quiet space of the monastery
are a major attraction.
It seems
that at any angle, any location in the monastery, visitors can create a
unique scene. So, don't be surprised when you see the photos which feature
old colours mixed with the wilderness of time and a little colour
of nostalgia, a little slice of heaven for photography enthusiasts.
If you want
your wedding photos to have a bit of a subtle, nostalgic look, this is might
just be the place for you.
When
finishing visiting Ta Phin monastery, we discovered Ta Phin Village which
also attracts visitors with the unique cultural characteristics of the Red
Dao ethnicity people.
Unlike the
Mong and Giay people, the Red Dao people have a very small population and are
less well known. Their villages are often located in remote valleys and
mountain slopes.
Many
villages in Sa Pa today have been modernised and no longer retain
the wild nature anymore. But Ta Phin Village is different and is
probably the only village in Sa Pa that still retains the regional cultural
identity.
The road
leading to Ta Phin Village is winding with mountain scenery, magnificent
clouds, and splendid colours of terraced fields. The locals here are friendly
and may invite you to their homes.
Ta Phin is
considered a brocade village where visitors can find handmade brocades made
by ethnic minority people. The products are mainly provided for shops in
Hanoi and HCM City and exported as well.
Because of
living in the valley and at the foot of big mountains, the Red Dao have
extensive knowledge and experience with plants. Bath remedies of the Red
Dao have hundreds of plants. Among them, there are 10 main and most important
medicinal plants that make up the brand of valuable medicine of the Red Dao
people in Ta Phin.
Today, Red
Dao herbal baths are not only a culture and unique identity of
every family in the Dao ethnic community but have spread widely
throughout the country and are trusted by many people. Experiencing a Red
Dao herbal bath is a great reason to go to Ta Phin Village - the
source of the precious medicine. VNS
VNN/Lam Giang
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Thứ Bảy, 18 tháng 7, 2020
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