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| Pagoda Bridge Hoi An Vietnam | |
Pagoda Bridge Hoi An Vietnam is a pagoda built on a bridge across a small canal that flows into Hoai River (a branch of Thu Bon River). Constructed in the early 17th century by the Japanese traders, Pagoda Bridge is sometime called Japanese Covered Bridge by locals.
It is often associated with the Japanese’s legend of the monster Namazu. Legend has it that Namazu caused disasters like earthquakes and tsunami whenever it stirred its body. The roof of the Pagoda Bridge was built in accordance with a sword-like seal stabbing on the back of the monster, which is believed to pin down the monster and therefore bring peace to the once prosperous trading port.
The graceful curve of the aging bridge is nothing short of pure art, along with its spiritual significance that had made Pagoda Bridge become the National Historical and Cultural Site in 1999, as well as the only historic site originated from Japan in Vietnam.
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| Issued Country | Vietnam |
| Issued Year | 2012 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect Buddhist Arts Buddhist Landscape |
| Type | Postage Stamps |