Ang Pagoda is one of the most distinguished ancient Khmer pagodas in Vietnam. (Photo: VNA)
Like other pagodas of the Khmer Theravāda Buddhist tradition, the main hall at Ang Pagoda is solely dedicated to the worship of Gautama Buddha. (Photo: VNA)
The ceiling of the main hall is decorated with large murals depicting the Buddha’s birth, renunciation, enlightenment, and passing into Nirvana. (Photo: VNA)
The walls of the main hall are adorned with paintings narrating the life of Gautama Buddha. (Photo: VNA)
A pond in front of the main hall helps regulate the microclimate within the grounds of Ang Pagoda. (Photo: VNA)
A four-faced Bayon-style deity statue at Ang Pagoda. (Photo: VNA)
Elegant vaulted columns surround the main hall of Ang Pagoda. (Photo: VNA)
The roof of the main hall is tiered in three levels, with the two upper roofs steeper than the lowest one. (Photo: VNA)
The gables feature Naga serpent figures with soaring crests, symbolizing the bridge between the earthly realm and Nirvana. (Photo: VNA)
International visitors touring Ang Pagoda. (Photo: VNA)
A thousand-year-old pagoda in Tra Vinh province
Ang Pagoda (known in Khmer as Angkorajaborey) has stood on the outskirts of Tra Vinh city, Tra Vinh province, since the year 990. It is one of the most prominent ancient Khmer pagodas in Vietnam. After several renovations, the pagoda now features classic architecture with artistic works rich in the spiritual and cultural identity of the southern Khmer people. In 1994, it was officially recognized as a national cultural and historical relic.
