Standing atop Bảo Lâm peak, the Village Elder Statue is carved in simple, unrefined lines - no fussy detail, just raw, honest form. Its surface is treated to catch the natural light, so the sculpture shifts in tone and character throughout the day as the sun moves across the sky.
Rising 9.9 meters tall, the statue faces east, toward the sunrise. In Cơ Tu belief, the east-west axis represents life and death, while the north-south axis stands for eternity. Facing the statue toward the sun doesn't just create a meaningful spatial alignment - it carries a message of endurance and continuity for the community.
It's a symbol rich in spiritual meaning, reflecting the deep inner life of the Cơ Tu people. The Village Elder Statue also represents connection - a place where visitors and locals alike can offer quiet prayers and wishes for peace and prosperity.
Like a silent guardian of cultural memory, the Cơ Tu Village Elder Statue faces the sunrise - toward the origin of life, of hope, and of the original values still passed down today.
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