Thuy Mao Communal House

14/03/2023 15:18

(BNP) – Thuy Mao communal house (Thuy Mao village, Mao Dien commune, Thuan Thanh district) was built around the second half of the 16th century or the beginning of the 17th century on the banks of the Duong River. In 1920, the communal house was moved into the village. In 1951, the communal house was destroyed to meet the requirements of the revolution, only the Emperor’s Harem remains to this day. The communal house worships the tutelary god as "Lac Thi Dai Vuong", the ancestor of the Vietnamese nation.


Nghi Mon

Currently, Thuy Mao communal house is located on a beautiful land in the middle of the village, facing the southwest, next to an ancient temple called "Chan Nghia Tu", in front is a well and a village pond, surrounded by a densely populated area. In the communal house - pagoda is planted many ancient trees, creating a green space.


The communal house has the architecture of Chinese “Dinh” letter.


On the roof of the communal house are two statues of dragons looking at the moon


Curved blade.


On some parts of the roof are decorated with stylized flower carvings.


The main altar.


Horizontal lacquered board


Set of Eight treasures


A set of stone incense burners in front of the communal house.


Stone dragon in front of the communal house.


Couple of stone lions


 

Thuy Mao communal house is classified as a provincial historical relic according to Decision No. 934/QD-UBND dated August 4, 2011.

By T.L