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Japanese architect makes model of Vietnamese village gate

The Hanoi Museum received a model of the Mong Phu village gate crafted by Japanese architect Ejima Akiyoshi at a ceremony on March 16.
Japanese architect makes model of Vietnamese village gate ảnh 1The 1:10 scale model of the Mong Phu village gate made by Japanese architect Ejima Akiyoshi (Source: sovhtt.hanoi.gov.vn)

Hanoi (VNA) – The Hanoi Museumreceived a model of the Mong Phu village gate crafted by Japanese architectEjima Akiyoshi at a ceremony on March 16.

Made with rare woods, the model is 90cmlong and 60 cm wide, with a height of 63 cm. It is equivalent to a 1:10 scaleof the actual gate. All components can be detached and re-assembled to serveeducation purposes.

The Mong Phu village gate was built in1553, consisting of unique architectural features. It was restored in 2008 aspart of a Vietnam – Japan project.

Ejima Akiyoshi, who participated in the2008 project, said the restoration and local memory on destroyed parts of theconstruction were his materials to make the model.

He said he is honoured to take part injoint projects between the two countries.
Japanese architect makes model of Vietnamese village gate ảnh 2Ejima Akiyoshi is assembling his model at the Hanoi Museum (Photo: qdnd.vn)

According to Professor Phan Huy Le,chairman of the Vietnam Association of History and Science, if the gate,somehow, is seriously damaged, the model will offer most of the needed detailsto rebuild it.

Ejima Akiyoshi also participated inresearch and restoration projects on some architectural buildings in the Hoi Anancient town, as well as ancient houses in Bac Ninh province and Hanoi’s DuongLam Village.

In 2004, he was awarded the VietnameseGovernment’s medal for cultural cause.-VNA   
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