Unique wooden Sala hall in Ca Mau province

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Intricate wood carvings adorn the Sala’s interior. Photo: Chanh Da – VNA
Interior view of the Sala. Photo: Chanh Da – VNA
The Sala’s tile roof remains intact after more than a century. Photo: Chanh Da – VNA
Wind chimes hanging from the roof corners enhance the Sala’s antique charm. Photo: Chanh Da – VNA
The wooden Sala stands out as a unique architectural feature within Buppharam Pagoda. Photo: Chanh Da – VNA
The wooden Sala within Buppharam Pagoda in Cai Gia Hamlet, Hung Hoi Commune, Ca Mau province. Photo: Chanh Da – VNA
In addition to the unique wooden Sala, Buppharam Pagoda also houses many ancient Buddha statues. Photo: Chanh Da – VNA
Aerial view of the wooden Sala at Buppharam Pagoda in Cai Gia Hamlet, Hung Hoi Commune, Ca Mau province. Photo: Chanh Da – VNA
Depiction of the mythical bird Krud inside the Sala. Photo: Chanh Da – VNA
The structure is supported by over 100 wooden pillars made from various types of timber. Photo: Chanh Da – VNA
Unique wooden Sala hall in Ca Mau province
Within the grounds of Buppharam Pagoda (also known as Chot Pagoda) in Cai Gia Hamlet, Hung Hoi Commune, Ca Mau province, stands a rare and nearly intact wooden structure — the Sala (Dharma hall) — built in 1915 and now over 100 years old. The Sala features traditional Khmer stilt-house architecture with two storeys, measuring 21 meters long, 10 meters wide, and nearly 10 meters high. It is supported by over 100 wooden pillars made of rare timbers such as rosewood, ironwood, and thao lao. Despite its age, the structure remains well-preserved and in active use. Photo: Chanh Da - VNA