Phu Tho to build largest relief of ancient culture

The country’s largest relief of Vietnam’s ancient culture is expected to be completed before the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi, which will fall on Oct. 10, 2009. The piece of work, which is 72 metres long and 9.9 metres high, will be placed in the Hung King temple in the northern midland province of Phu Tho. It will feature the Van Lang culture with unique cultural traditions and festivals from many regions around the country.
In addition, the tableau will be made using colourful pottery and portray Vietnamese people overcoming the hardships in their lives and their quest for peace. Much of the work is images of Lac Long Quan and Au Co, Vietnam’s original ancestors, bronze drums and square and round glutinous rice cakes which symbolized the Earth and the Heaven, respectively.