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John S. Boardman of the U.S. embassy in Vietnam speaks at the ceremony that the People’s Committee of Hoi An organized to mark the reopening of the restored Hy Hoa Temple in the ancient town on Friday.
The U.S. Culture Conservation Fund donated more than US$20,000 to restore the temple. Hy Hoa Temple had deteriorated seriously since its construction in the early 19th century. Though only medium-sized, the relic’s decoration and structure is special, reflecting the prosperous period when it was built and the cultures of the different communities that lived in Hoi An.
“The U.S. government is interested in conserving such wonderful works as this temple,” Boardman said at the ceremony. “We hope other governments and international organizations will also contribute to the conservation of Vietnam’s cultural and historical relics.”
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