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Champa material culture imprints can still be found in the rich and diverse in North Vietnam. Here are some examples.
Image of Shiva, Bach Sam Pagoda, Hanoi
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After over 1000 years of Northern dominance, the Vietnamese in Giao Chau escaped Chinese dynastic power. After the fight on the Bach Dang River in 938, the Han people were compelled to retreat to the north. The state of Đại Việt was founded on the Chinese monarchy model and was heavily influenced by Han culture (East Asia). As a result, Đại Việt dynasties such as Đinh, Pre-Lê, Lý, and Trần have long sought a strategy to limit assimilation and reliance on China. In 1057, King Lý Thánh Tông built the Thiên Phúc and Thiên Thọ pagodas. Two golden sculptures of Brahma and Indra were cast for worship [Ngô Sĩ Liên 1993-1:272]. Trần Cảo and his companions named Phan At (a Champa person, also called Đồng Lợi) rebelled in Thuy Duong and Đông Triều in 1516 during the Lê sơ era (Hải Dương town). Trần Cảo claims to be Đế thích (Indra) and wears a black robe... [Ngô Sĩ Liên 1993-3: 75].
Image of Shiva, pagoda Phu hung, Prov. Quáng Nam. Photo: Nguyen Huu Man
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Many distinct ways and methods were used to bring Indian culture (South Asia) into Đại Việt: 1. directly from India by sea and imported into Đại Việt; 2. through China (Northern), from there into Dai Viet; and 3. through Champa (South), then spread into Đại Việt. The direct approach was only followed in the first centuries AD, when Indian Buddhist monks launched the mission and built the Luy Lau center (Bắc Ninh). Because the path through China was hampered by the powerful Sinicization process, Indian culture lost much of its individuality and distinctiveness. Although the path through Champa has been more or less localized, the Indian identity (South Asia) is still clearly apparent, and the originality on the political, ideological-religious model, architectural works, sculptures, rituals, and divine systems remains boldly present. As a result, Đại Việt adopted Indian culture through Champa, which has had a significant impact on Vietnamese culture (especially in the 11th-14th centurie
Poh Naga statue at Bạch Sam pagoda
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Poh Naga statue at Bạch Sam pagoda 3/7 https://t.co/FshfX7N8xl
Mysterious Durga Statue
of Thap Ba Temple
Poh Naga statue in Khánh Hòa province. Ph
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https://artsofsoutheastasia.com/the-mysterious-durga-statue-of-thap-ba-temple/
Kinara statue from Phật Tích Pagoda, Prov. Bắc Ninh. State Historical Museum. Photo from open sources
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Kinara statue from Phật Tích Pagoda, Prov. Bắc Ninh. State Historical Museum. Photo from open source...
Apsaras and Gandavas on the Trà Kiệu's altar. Museum of Cham culture in Da Nang. Author's photo
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Apsaras and Gandavas on the Trà Kiệu's altar. Museum of Cham culture in Da Nang. Author's photo 6/7...
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DOI: 10.54631/VS.2022.63-111086
Dinh Duc Tien (2022). Champa Cultural Imprints in Northern Vietnam through Historical and Archaeological Resources. Russian Journal of Vietnamese Studies, 6 (3): 46–57.
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