Genie Gióng’s statue erection completed

04/08/2010 | 11:07:00

VGP – The statue of Genie Gióng, a legendary hero in Việt Nam, was successfully installed atop the Đá Chồng (alia Sóc) Mountain in Phù Linh Commune, Sóc Sơn District, Hà Nội, on August 1. This is a key work to celebrate the 1,000th founding anniversary of Thăng Long-Hà Nội.

Genie Gióng’s Statue on Đá Chồng (alia Sóc) Mountain in Phù Linh Commune, Sóc Sơn District, Hà Nội
The pure bronze statue, whose construction started in July 2004, has a weight of over 85 tons and stands 11.08 high.

It depicts the legendary Genie Gióng holding bamboos as his weapon and riding a horse upward the sky.

A square and a ceremonial ground, some 1,000 m2, roads and related items are being completed.

A grand inauguration ceremony will be held in September, one month a head of the 1,000th founding anniversary.

By Ngọc Vân

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