The statues of the Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk Van Hanh and Princess Huyen Tran, both crafted and donated by artisans from the Da Nang-based Non Nuoc stone carving village have placed alongside the namesake streets in Ngu Hanh Son District.

The unveiling of the statue of the Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk Van Hanh within the framework of the recently-concluded Avalokitesvara Festival

The nearly 3m-high sculpture of Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk Van Hanh is placed alongside the namesake street leading to the Avalokitesvara Pagoda at the Marble Mountains tourist area. This historical figure was well known as the most important teacher, protector, and supporter of Ly Thai To, the first emperor of Ly Dynasty.

The over 5m-high statue of Princess Huyen Tran is erected near the Thuy Son Mount. The princess was the daughter of Emperor Tran Nhan Tong and the younger sister of Emperor Tran Anh Tong. In 1306, Tran Anh Tong married off Huyen Tran to the Champa King Jaya Sinhavarman III and as Queen Paramecvariin of Champa, in return for the two provinces of Chau O and Chau Ly. Today, these provinces are known as the provinces of Quang Tri, Thua Thien-Hue and Quang Nam.

In 2017, the statues of Le Van Hien and Ho Xuan Huong were placed alongside the namesake streets. Also, a 4m-high sculpture bearing the name Ngu Hanh Son was unveiled at the roundabout junction of Ngu Hanh Son with Nguyen Van Thoai, Ngo Quyen and the eastern approach road to the Tran Thi Ly Bridge.

The coming time will see the placement of more statues of historical figures alongside the streets of Vo Nguyen Giap, Mai Dang Chon, Tran Dai Nghia, Minh Mang, Vo Chi Cong, Nguyen Duy Trinh and Phan Tu.

The placement of the sculptures aims to honour the national historical figures, educate local residents, especially the younger generations, about patriotism and the cultural values of the Non Nuoc stone carving village which was officially recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2014.  Also, the sculptures help to make the district, and the city as a whole, more beautiful in the eyes of local residents and visitors.