Sketch Corner: Chicken Church

People often call it the Rooster Church because on the bell tower there is a rooster (made of hollow alloy, rotating around an axis to indicate the wind direction). This is both a symbol of France (the Gaullist rooster) and a symbol of transmitting a message of enlightenment, awakening and peace from heaven to the residents of the foggy city. (According to the Old Testament, the rooster is a symbol of wisdom from God).

Sketch by Architect Bui Hoan

Sketch by artist Doan Quoc

In 1920, this place was only a nursing home and chapel for priests. The current church was started in 1931 and completed in 1942. The cross-shaped structure is 65 m long, 14 m wide, and the bell tower is 47 m high.

Sketch by Architect Nguyen Dinh Viet

Sketch by Architect Bui Hoang Bao

The building is built in the style of churches in Europe in the Romanesque style (*). The width of the church is divided into three spans, the middle span is wider and higher. The windows have round arches, harmonious proportions, and minimal decorative elements. The main door faces Langbiang Mountain. Along the church wall are 14 reliefs depicting the suffering of Jesus. Natural light shines through 70 stained glass windows, creating magical, colorful spaces.

Sketch by Architect Xuan Hong

Sketch by Architect Dang Phuoc Tue

Sketch by Architect Pham Minh Duc

Sketch by Architect Phung The Huy

In addition, the famous song Sad Hymn (composed by musician Nguyen Vu in 1972) also takes place at Con Ga Church.

Sketch by Architect Quy Nguyen

Sketch by artist Ho Hung

Sketch by Architect Nguyen Khanh Vu

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(*) Romanesque architecture emerged around the 11th and 12th centuries, mainly in France, England, Belgium, Italy, and Spain.

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