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Vat (temple) Xieng Mouane (Fomberteaux, E.F.E.O. 1930) |
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| Oral tradition tells that
this vat was erected during King Chantharath92s reign(1851-1870) by Phragna Sisonxay in
1853. In ancient times, its name, Vat Sieng Monane or the 93Monastery of Melodious
Sounds94 arose from the harmonies of its drum and gong. It was latter renamed Vat
Xieng Mouane or the "Monastery of the Joyous Town". Erected in the style
featuring a triple nave with four bays and a single porch. It has three mullion windows
and six irregularly placed doors. The simple overlapping roof does not have a
central spike, only naga decorated roof horns. The viharn has undergone some partial
restoration, particularly in 1964 when windows were added and the wall murals under the
porch were white-washed. The wooden balustrades were removed and the old paving covered
with copper sheets. Nevertheless, the pediment and half-pediments with their vegetable inspired designs, as well as the stenciled paintings on red backgrounds symbolizing Savatti92s miracle during which Buddha multiplied his image infinitely; were kept in conformity with its original appearance. |
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