Kon Tum Cathedral

About this location

Kon Tum Cathedral - Over 100 Years of Wooden Architecture Kon Tum Cathedral, commonly known as the Wooden Church, is located at No. 13 Nguyen Hue Street, in the former Kon Tum City area. Construction began in 1913 and was completed in 1918, primarily using "ca chit" (Shorea obtusa) wood. It is an iconic religious monument of distinctive architectural value in the Northern Central Highlands. The cathedral's standout feature is the unique synthesis between Western Romanesque architecture and the traditional stilt house style of the Bahnar people. The wooden framework, roof system, bell tower, and decorative details create an unmistakable architectural identity. This intersection of two traditions also illustrates the process of cultural acculturation within a local religious space. For cinematography, the structure offers rich visual textures through aged wooden surfaces, structural lines, and solemn interior spaces. With these distinct characteristics, the location offers great potential as a setting for period dramas, psychological films, cultural documentaries, and productions exploring themes of religion, architecture, or Central Highlands community life.

Location rules

• - Strictly prohibited contents: disclosing state secrets, disseminating anti-State propaganda, distorting history, violating sovereignty, undermining national solidarity, or defaming prominent historical figures and national heroes. (Article 9, Cinema Law)
• - Foreign film crews are required to partner with a Vietnamese film production service provider.
• - As this is an active place of worship, all filming requires formal prior approval from the church management board.
• - Do not arbitrarily move, dismantle, or tamper with wooden components, artifacts, liturgical items, or architectural details.
• - Scenes involving religious content, rituals, or the depiction of sacred statues must be discussed and agreed upon in advance with the church management.

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