Not
long ago, e rumor spread around Hanoi. The owner of the new Dong Son Drum
Restaurant would reportedly give US$10,000 to anyone who could spot any fakes
among his collection of ancient Dong Son bronze drums, while it’s sounded like
a hoax, further investigation revealed that the restaurant had posted the
following challenge:
To protect our name, as well as to
ensure the display of real antiques, we welcome your assessment of the antiques
shown in the restaurant. F you can prove that any antique is fake, we will be
pleased to offer you a $10,000 reward for each antique proven to be fake (with
scientific evidence).
History
books claim that after defeating the army of Lac Viet people’s bronze horse. In
the 10th century, after regaining independence from China, the Viet
monarch, King Dinh Tien Hoang, ordered that bronze drums be collected and
distributed to temples to be used us objects of worship. These drums stand as
objects of worship. These drums stand as symbols of Vietnamese culture, passed
down from generation to generation. The drums on display at the Bronze Drum
Restaurant are beautiful specimens.
Designed
by a British design firm, the restaurant resembles a luxurious museum. Glass
doors block any noise from the street, while the smartly- dressed waitresses are
polite but unobtrusive.
Antiques
are set into alcoves along the stone staircase, allowing guest to appreciate
their beauty. Bronze drums, stone wares and pottery items are on display in the
upstairs dining room, with the five most valuable drums showcased in a glass
cabinet. The biggest drum bears a label explaining that it is the largest Dong
Son drum unearthed in Vietnam, and is 2, 000 years old. The wall behind the
glass case is decorated with a gold relist mural of the Hung Kings.
In
the center of the dining room stands a small stage its roof decorated with chim lac, the stylized water birds often
seen on Dong Son era bronze – wares. VIP rooms lie to the right, while a large
outdoor terrace lies to the left. Miniature fountains, waterfalls and lawn give
this outdoor area a cool, relaxing atmosphere.
The
menu features 100 dishes from throughout Southeast Asia, with Vietnamese dishes
accounting for one third.
“We
have gotten people’s initial interest, but maintaining a prestigious reputation
is more important,” says the restaurant’s manager. Tran Quoc Minh. “We are
working hard to run a five star restaurant. Guests can look forward to
delicious food, good service and, last but not least, elegant surroundings.”
This
article written by Lanh Nguyen from Vietnam Heritage Travel
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