changeadminIt was about 6 in the evening, and the sky was transformed into striking purple hues, beginning with gentle orange and deepening into darkish shades as night arrived.
Just as tourists were packing up, ready to leave, a bunch of dancers, stylishly dressed, lined up in front of Vietnam’s largest bamboo structure, Bamboo Legend.
The male dancers, in black shirts and pants, and the female dancers, in pink, presented a noticeable contrast against the brownish colour and crisscross pattern of the massive bamboo structure.
Over the next few minutes, the dancing troupe performed to the rhythms of traditional Vietnamese songs. Many of these dancers were wearing traditional bamboo conical hats and holding sticks, baskets, and other items that symbolise the daily rituals of people in the country.
The visual combination of evening shades, dancers, bamboo props, music and the backdrop of a Bamboo Legend powerfully connected the audience to Vietnam’s environment and cultural spirit.
Bamboo Spirit in Vietnam
Although Bamboo is just a grass, it holds profound importance in Vietnamese culture, serving as a cultural symbol and an essential material in daily life.
The plant is featured in folklore, art, literature and is an integral element in rituals and celebrations.
Bamboo in Vietnam represents the values of resilience, adaptability, unity, and moral integrity, virtues deeply admired by its people. Bamboo is woven into the nation’s spiritual and practical fabric.
From the ancient villages of the northern highlands to regions in the Mekong Delta, bamboo has served as a foundation for Vietnamese homes, creating dwellings that are light, sturdy, and beautifully in sync with the land.
The plant is not just used to build homes; it is also used to construct bridges, fences, and everyday items such as baskets, hats, mats, and tools.
Bamboo handicrafts are central to Vietnamese artisanal tradition, with villages like Phú Vinh, near Hanoi, well-known for products such as baskets, bags, lampshades, and portraits.
The plant is often used in cuisine; bamboo shoots (măng) are a culinary staple, featured in soups and stir-fries, and were historically used as emergency food during wars.
Bamboo Legend on Phu Quoc Island
The imposing landmark, Bamboo Legend, is an architectural masterpiece that represents a characteristic symbol of Vietnamese life, art and culture.
The structure is made from 32,000 bamboo trees, each carefully selected and assembled.
Bamboo Legend, also known as Bamboo Cottage, is located in the Grand World entertainment complex on Phu Quoc Island, a Vietnamese island off the coast of Cambodia in the Gulf of Thailand.
The island is known for its white-sand beaches, adventure sports, thematic parks, and entertainment centres and attracts visitors from around the world.
The Grand World complex, located in the north-western part of Phu Quoc Island, is a tourist attraction for its unique European-inspired architecture.
The colourful buildings, shopping arcades, a Venice-like river, a landscaped garden, and non-stop entertainment make the surroundings vibrant and reinvigorating.
Bamboo Legend on Phu Quoc Island has become one of the must-see destinations for hordes of tourists, thanks to its unique concept, design, and scale.
The entire structure is made of 4- to 5-year-old Tam Vong bamboo, found in the southeastern provinces. This type often has a long, straight body, high durability, and good compressive and bending strength.
The 15-meter-high structure does not rely on nails, screws, or steel bolts for connections. Instead, the bamboo poles are joined with small bolts, inserted through their bodies. This design helps create secure connections and maintains the integrity of the structure.
Even though the structure is complex, with bamboo stems interlocking, the space is very open and transparent.
The structure comprises a series of arches, domes and grids, with an internal void sculpted into the forms of a lotus and bronze drum.
The lotus is the national flower of the country, while bronze drums were used in warfare and during festivals, particularly during its ancient period.
Thus, along with bamboo, lotus and bronze drum, Bamboo Legend brings the Vietnamese soul and national beauty to introduce tourists from all continents.
The grid-like framework of the Bamboo Cottage produces interior spaces that feel open and transparent, with natural lighting and ventilation, creating a warm and intimate atmosphere.
The man behind the Bamboo Legend building is the acclaimed architect Vo Trong Nghia. He is the one who brought Vietnamese bamboo to the world through unique works of art, such as the Bamboo Wings restaurant in Vinh Phuc province.
Wrapping Up
Overall, the Bamboo Legend on Phu Quoc Island also presents bamboo as a building material, a highly sustainable choice because it offers exceptional environmental, economic, and practical benefits compared to conventional materials.
Integrating locally sourced bamboo into architecture wonder, Vietnam shows a strong example of a practical, scalable model of sustainable development that links ecology, culture, and local prosperity.
Therefore, in essence, the Bamboo Legend building is not only a tourist attraction but also presents a view, a symbol of harmonious living, endurance, humility, and adaptability
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