Modern-loving locals turn back on ancient village
Published: 08/01/2011 05:00
listed as “ancient” and thus subject to preservation, locals have been
complaining they cannot renovate houses nor construct tall buildings.
Ever since the Duong Lam Village was Many told Tuoi Tre they want the village’s “ancient” and
They said they did not enjoy any benefits from the status
Because the village in Son Tay town 60km west of Hanoi is
Ha Thi Khanh’s two-floor house recently had its second
Khanh protested, saying “I live in the rural area. I don’t
She added that she would sue against the demolition.
Khanh’s neighbors are now living in fear the government
According to a regulation issued last month, houses in the
Before that, there was no law requiring such demolition and
Sloppy village
The village’s century-old relics and historic sites are
Besides, many locals have sold lands for burial purposes,
Other eyesores include a “WC” plate at Xich Hau, a
Furthermore, many hang out on their doors such signs as
Street vendors insistently pester foreign tourists to hawk
In the early 1990s, some experts warned that the village
However, preserving ancient houses, roads, century-old
The Duong Lam ancient village has a history of about 1,200
One special thing is that most of the buildings here are
Apart from its historical and tourism values, Duong Lam is
The village gate, banyan, well, communal house are
Communal houses there are elaborately decorated and
Source: Tuoi Tre |
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