A village gate has a structure like a large house.
The communal house’s gate of Yen Thai village.
The paint colour of the lacquered board has faded over time, but the village gate’s cultural and historical values remain.
The entrance to Yen Thai village still retains the ancient features, with red bricks that were arranged in the style of coconut leaves.
The mossy and ancient beauty of An Tho village’s communal house gate.
Hau gate is another entrance to An Tho village.
The gate was restored in 1998, but it retains its ancient structure.
Experiencing the ups and downs of history, the gate has witnessed the faded traces of time.
Dong Xa village gate is still majestic and solid, despite many traces of time.
This village was built like a house, with two small compartments on either side.
Dong Xa village’s communal house gate is the venue for many religious activities of the local people.
The main gate of Ho Khau village was once only opened during major festivals and events, but now it’s become a market place.
The gate retains its green stone steps, so only pedestrians can pass.
Cai gate was built with a wide landing and two sculptures of ‘nghe’ (a fictional creature with a lion-like head, long tail and dog-like body) on both sides.
Each village gate has its own look. Giap Bac gate is located at 378 Thuy Khue Street.
Giap Dong village gate is located at 324 Thuy Khue.
The murals were decorated by the Women's Union of Buoi Ward, at Giap Dong village’s gate.
Chua gate – a side gate of Ho Khau village.
Chua gate has experienced many restorations and repairs.
The village gates are like small houses to shelter people from the sun and rain.