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Xiêm Cán Temple
A place of Khmer culture
Cà Mau · former Bạc Liêu area
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Documentary photo of Xiêm Cán Temple. The surroundings may have changed since the photo was taken.
About
Xiêm Cán is a prominent Khmer temple in the former Bạc Liêu area. Alongside Buddhist activities, it serves as a place of learning and preservation of community arts.
Visitor information
- Founded
- Founded in 1887
- Visiting hours
- Fixed opening hours have not been confirmed. Please ask the temple.
- Fees
- Check the notices at the destination; the current fee schedule has not been confirmed.
- Tradition
- Phật giáo Nam tông Khmer
- Address
- Khóm Biển Đông B, phường Hiệp Thành, tỉnh Cà Mau
The current address is in Hiệp Thành, Cà Mau; older sources list Vĩnh Trạch Đông, Bạc Liêu. Dress modestly, ask before entering halls and avoid interrupting classes.
Highlights
- Khmer architecture and ornament
- Extensive grounds with several buildings
- Khmer literacy and traditional performing arts
History and origins
According to the People’s Committee of Hiệp Thành Ward, the temple was built in 1887 on approximately 5 ha. In 2001 it was designated an architectural and artistic heritage site at Bạc Liêu provincial level.
Architecture & surroundings
The grounds contain worship halls and buildings serving monks and the community. Roof forms, colours and decoration express southern Khmer artistic traditions.
The complex includes a main hall, monastic and community buildings, layered roofs and Khmer ornament. Panoramic views, hall exteriors and cultural performances reveal both the architecture and the temple’s cultural life.
Cultural value
The temple teaches Khmer literacy and Buddhist doctrine, while its performing group preserves ngũ âm ensemble music, dance and traditional arts. Its importance extends beyond architectural sightseeing.
The temple’s performing group helps sustain ngũ âm music and Khmer dances. It is also an environment for literacy and religious education; respect lessons and ask before photographing people studying or practising.
Events & festivals
Sen Dolta Festival
According to the temple and local programme
Local sources record Sen Dolta observances at the temple, dedicated to remembering grandparents and ancestors. Consult each year’s announcements for ritual and performance schedules.
References & photo sources
Information checked: 2026-10-20. Documentary photographs may differ from current conditions.
Photo 1. Documentary photo of Xiêm Cán Temple. The surroundings may have changed since the photo was taken.
Huỳnh Hoàng Nhật Duy · Original photo · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photo 2. Documentary photo of Xiêm Cán Temple. The surroundings may have changed since the photo was taken.
SoThien694 · Original photo · CC BY 4.0
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Photo 3. Xiêm Cán Temple illuminated at night.
Page thông tin điện tử phường Hiệp Thành · Original photo · Copyright belongs to the image source
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Photo 4. A Khmer cultural performance at Xiêm Cán Temple.
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Photo 5. Xiêm Cán Temple’s main hall, archival photograph from 2015.
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