Some say the Chua Cau Bridge simply won’t be the same if it is dismantled for restoration work.
International and Vietnamese experts met on August 16 to discuss restoration work on the 400-year-old Chua Cau Bridge in the ancient town of Hoi An.
In order to restore the bridge properly, most experts at the meeting think it should be dismantled, said Nguyen Chi Trung, a senior conservation official in Hoi An.
The solution has received mixed reactions. Historian Vo Ha has warned that dismantling the bridge will make people feel “it’s not the same”, while architect Le Thanh Vinh said it should be implemented only as a last resort with careful planning by conservation experts.
“I think Chua Cau Bridge is still in good condition. It will last well for the next 10 years without any repairs. I have no idea what is in the minds of local authorities. From my point of view, it is not necessary to dismantle the bridge for full restoration,” said Nguyen Van Tien, who has been the bridge’s porter for 20 years. |
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