National architectural and artistic relic of Tam Lu communal house

20/12/2022 09:01

(BNP) - Built in the 17th century, until now Tam Lu communal house, Tam Lu quarter, Dong Nguyen ward, Tu Son city still retains its architectural features. It is a place of cultural activities and beliefs of local people.


 

Tam Lu communal house worships 04 tutelary gods, Saint Tam Giang, who had the merit of defeating the Luong invaders in the 6th century.


 

Landscape of the lake in front of the house.


 

Tam Lu communal house’s gate was built in the style of Tam Quan and is one of the large communal gates still remaining in the ancient style.


 

Tien Te (Front Ceremonial Hall) has 1 compartment, 2 lean-tons.


 

In front of Tien Te are a pair of blue stone summoned beasts.


 

Dai Dinh (Great Communal Hall) has 3compartment, 2 lean-tons, 4 curved blades.





 

Currently, in the communal house, many valuable antique artifacts are kept such as: altars, tablets, incense, diaphragm, couplets...


 

Tam Lu communal house was recognized as a national architectural and artistic relic according to Decision No. 51/2001/QD-BVHTT dated December 27, 2001. Every year, from the 9th to the 10th day of the first lunar month, the communal house is opened to commemorate the merits of the ancestors who have contributed to the people and the country.

By P.H