Bau Pagoda

About this location

Bau Pagoda - A Buddhist cultural space in Ninh Binh Bau Pagoda (Thien Bao Tu) is located in Phu Ly ward, Ninh Binh province, formerly part of Hai Ba Trung ward, Phu Ly city, Ha Nam province. The pagoda is associated with the cultural space of the ancient Bau village, situated near Bau Lake and Nguyen Khuyen Park, creating a spiritual landscape complex amidst the urban area. Regarding its cultural value, Bau Pagoda is tied to the worship beliefs of the Four Dharma (Tu Phap) and the local community's Buddhist life. Besides worship activities, it also serves as a venue for Buddhist rituals and retreats for monks and nuns. The temple grounds, combined with the water surface of Bau Lake, provide favorable conditions for capturing architectural shots of spirituality and urban landscapes. The location is suitable for cultural documentaries, reportages on Buddhism, and works exploring contemporary religious life. The lake space and surrounding area can also accommodate scenes depicting urban life, community culture, and spiritual life in Northern Vietnam. Information compiled by: PTIT Photo source: PTIT

Location rules

• Strictly prohibited contents: disclosing state secrets, disseminating anti-state propaganda, distorting history, infringing upon sovereignty, sabotaging national solidarity, insulting historical figures and national heroes (Article 9, Cinema Law).
• International film crews are required to use film production services provided by a Vietnamese film establishment.
• Costumes of actors and crew members must be modest, decent, and appropriate for a Buddhist space.
• Do not interrupt religious ceremonies, retreats, chanting, and religious activities of the pagoda for the sake of filming.
• Do not arbitrarily move or use Buddha statues, ritual objects, liturgical instruments, and religious items as props or alter the layout of the worship space.
• The film crew is responsible for maintaining cleanliness, protecting the landscape, minimizing noise, and restoring the original state after wrapping up filming.

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