sim (ordination hall)

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The sim (ordination hall) at Wat Xieng Thong is a richly decorated main temple building in Luang Prabang, Laos, renowned for its classic Lao Buddhist architecture and intricate ornamental details.

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sim (ordination hall) at Wat Xieng Thong 0

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Buddhist ordination hall
religious building
temple hall
architecturalStyle Lao Buddhist architecture
traditional Lao architecture
associatedWith Theravada Buddhism NERFINISHED
city Luang Prabang NERFINISHED
country Laos NERFINISHED
countryLocatedIn Laos NERFINISHED
culturalSignificance classic example of Lao Buddhist temple architecture
important religious monument of Luang Prabang
dedicatedTo Buddha NERFINISHED
function ordination of monks
principal worship hall
hasOrnamentation colored glass mosaics
decorative wood carvings
intricate gilded carvings
ornate façade
stenciled gold patterns
heritageDesignation part of UNESCO World Heritage Site "Town of Luang Prabang"
heritageStatus World Heritage property component
interiorFeature Buddha images
altar
murals
locatedIn Laos NERFINISHED
Luang Prabang NERFINISHED
Luang Prabang Province NERFINISHED
Wat Xieng Thong NERFINISHED
material stucco
tile
wood
notableFor classic Lao sim form
highly ornamented exterior
rich decorative program
partOf Wat Xieng Thong NERFINISHED
province Luang Prabang Province NERFINISHED
religion Buddhism
roofFeature deeply sloping roof
sweeping low eaves
roofType multi-tiered roof
UNESCOWorldHeritageSite Town of Luang Prabang NERFINISHED
usedFor Buddhist rituals
monastic ceremonies
public worship

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Wat Xieng Thong notableFeature sim (ordination hall)