Chantarangsay Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh City

Chantarangsay Pagoda

164/235 Tran Quoc Thao Street, Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Production ready

PAI 3.3

Crew size: Medium (16-50)

Processing time: 6 days

Category: Communal houses, temples, pagodas & churches

Chantarangsay Pagoda – A Khmer Theravada Buddhist space in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. Chantarangsay Pagoda, also known as Candaransi Pagoda or the Khmer Pagoda, is a Khmer Theravada Buddhist facility located in Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. The pagoda was built by Venerable Lam Em in 1946 to provide a place for Khmer Theravada monks to study and for the Khmer community in Saigon to engage in cultural activities. According to documents from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports, the name 'Chantarangsay' means 'Moonlight'. The setting features prominent Khmer architecture, characterized by its signature yellow color, intricate decorative details, and bas-reliefs influenced by Cambodian art. The complex includes the main hall, stupas, monks' quarters, a Sala, a Pali school, a pond, and gardens. Situated along the Nhieu Loc – Thi Nghe canal, the pagoda offers a unique blend of traditional Khmer architecture and modern urban landscape. With its distinct Khmer architectural and cultural value, this location is suitable for cultural-historical films, religious films, documentaries, films about the Khmer community in Southern Vietnam, and scenes requiring Khmer architectural spaces, rituals, or monastic life. Information compiled by: PTIT Photo source: PTIT

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There is currently no legal regulation regarding standard fees. Film crews should contact the site management unit directly for specific guidance.

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Applicable policy

Fee discount/waiver policy

Preferential policies are available for both domestic and international film crews.

Applicable conditions

Film crews must submit an official request detailing the scale of the production and the filming schedule. A script or synopsis may be required for review and approval by the management unit: - For international film crews: Applications must be submitted to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to obtain a permit for providing film production services in Vietnam. The processing time is 20 days from the date of receiving a complete and valid application. - For domestic film crews: No permit from state cinema management agencies is required, but permission must be obtained directly from the site's management unit.

Location rules

Strictly prohibited content: disclosing state secrets, anti-state propaganda, distorting history, infringing upon national sovereignty, undermining national unity, or insulting national heroes and historical figures. (Article 9, Law on Cinema)

Special attention is required when filming in Zone I of special national monuments in Ho Chi Minh City, such as the Cu Chi Tunnels or the Independence Palace. Compliance with specialized management regulations for military, security, defense areas, and sites requiring special protection is mandatory.

International film crews are required to use production services provided by a Vietnamese film entity and must obtain a permit from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to provide filming services in Vietnam. The current processing time is 12 working days from the date of receiving a complete and valid application.