National relic – Gioi Te Communal House

24/08/2023 09:53

(BNP) - Gioi Te Communal House, Phu Lam commune, Tien Du district was built in the Tran Dynasty by a wealthy family who contributed their money from the fields with the villagers to start the construction and was restored in the Le – Nguyen dynasties. Through time and war, the communal house has now “Tiền tế” (Front Ceremonial Hall), “Đại đình” (Great Communal Hall) and “Dải Vũ” house.


 

Gioi Te Communal House is the place to worship the Tutelary God Phu Dong Thien Vuong (Saint Giong), who fought against the An invaders to protect the country from the Hung Kings' reign in the 6th century. Therefore, the village name Gioi Te has an unique meaning: Gioi means fragrant sound, while Te means an ivory bamboo shrub.


In front of the communal house is a large lake.


The communal house gate (Tam Mon) was built according to ancient architecture.


The Front Ceremonial Hall consists of 3 compartments and 2 lean-tons.


The corners of the Front Ceremonial Hall are curved roofs…


In front of the Front Ceremonial Hall have blue stone holy animals.


The Great Communal Hall has architecture of Chinese "Dinh" letter, including: Dai Bai with 3 compartments and 2 lean-tons.


On the components of the Great Communal Hall are carved dragon images with stylized flowers and clouds with artistic characteristics of the Nguyen Dynasty.


The entire floor of Front Ceremonial Hall and Great Communal Hall is paved with ancient bricks.


“Hậu Cung” (Emperor’s Harem ) consists of 1 compartment with traditional architecture.


 


Gioi Te Communal House still preserves many valuable documents and artifacts such as thrones, hats, altars, worshiping cranes, set of eight treasures, worshiping horses... in the 19th century.


 


Especially, there are 03 steles "Hau Than Bi Ky" in the 18th century (alien Vinh Thinh, Chinh Hoa).


Stele to commemorate Heroes and Martyrs.


The altar of President Ho Chi Minh.


Altar of Khong Tu (Confucius).


 

Gioi Te communal house was classified by the State as a national historical - cultural relic according to Decision No. 295 - VH/QD, dated 12/02/1994.

By T.L