(BNP) – Built during the Le Dynasty (17th century), after many years, wars, and several restorations and renovations, the historical and cultural relic of Phuc Hau Communal House in Lung Son Village, Tien Du Commune, has still preserved its ancient architectural features and remains a place for the local people’s cultural and spiritual activities.
Phuc Hau Communal House was constructed on a high strip of land in the village, featuring a beautiful landscape with mountains at the back and a large lake in front. Its main structures include a water pavilion, gate system (tam quan gate), the Dai Dinh hall, and auxiliary works. The communal house worships 06 tutelary gods.
In front of the communal house is a large lake embanked with green stone, with a water pavilion located in the middle.
The water pavilion features a two-story overlapping-roof architecture with eight curved roofs, creating a majestic appearance.
The communal house gate was built in traditional architectural style, including a main gate and two side gates.
On both sides of the gate are two vividly carved kneeling stone elephants.
The Dai Dinh hall consists of three compartments and two side chambers.
An introduction to the relic site is displayed inside the Dai Dinh hall.
Prominently placed on both sides of the Dai Dinh hall are a pair of green stone dragons.
The rear sanctuary is where the throne and worship tablets of the six tutelary gods are placed.
Phuc Hau Communal House still preserves many valuable ancient documents and artifacts from the Le and Nguyen dynasties, including thrones, ceremonial boards, altars, ritual objects, royal ordinations, and two stone steles.
The communal house festival is held annually on the 13th day of the first lunar month to commemorate the contributions of ancestors who rendered services to the people and the country.
Phuc Hau Communal House was recognized as a provincial-level historical and cultural relic under Decision No. 2169/QD-CT dated December 20, 2004.
