About Soc Bom Bo
Soc Bom Bo is a national cultural and historical relic site located in Bom Bo Commune, Bu Dang District, Dong Nai Province, about 50 km from Dong Xoai. It preserves the memory of the S'tieng ethnic community who famously pounded rice with mortars to support resistance forces in the 1960s, an event celebrated in the well-known song 'Tieng chay tren Soc Bom Bo'. The site features monuments, exhibition houses and traditional S'tieng architecture.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open-air historical park set among forest and village landscape. The site includes a central monument depicting S'tieng people pounding rice, traditional longhouses on stilts, an exhibition hall displaying artifacts, photographs and tools, and spaces for gong performances and folk activities. Paths connect outdoor statues, restored houses and display areas that illustrate daily life and history of the S'tieng community.
Key highlights
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Monument of S'tieng villagers pounding rice with mortars
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Traditional S'tieng longhouses on stilts
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Exhibition hall with historical artifacts and photographs
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Live gong performances and traditional cultural demonstrations
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Preserved village landscape surrounded by forest and cashew plantations
History of Soc Bom Bo
Soc Bom Bo is recognized as a National Historical Relic associated with the period of 1965 when S'tieng villagers in Bom Bo used mortars to pound rice day and night to supply grain for resistance forces. The image was popularized by the song 'Tieng chay tren Soc Bom Bo' and the site was later preserved to commemorate community support and local history during that period.
Culture & Context
The site preserves and showcases the culture of the S'tieng ethnic group, including traditional stilt longhouses, gong music, folk dances, weaving and daily life customs. It serves as a cultural education center for visitors to learn about indigenous heritage of the southeastern region.
Route
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