Ancestor Altar House of Duke Nguyen Dinh Tai

13/12/2022 09:08

(BNP) - Ancestor altar house of Quan cong (Duke) Nguyen Dinh Tai (house) (Xuan Lai village, Xuan Lai commune, Gia Binh district) was built in the reign of Le Trung Hung, 18th century. The house is a place of worship and memorial for the Duke Nguyen Dinh Tai, who has made great contributions to the people and the country.


The house has an architecture of Chinese “Nhi” letter.

The church is currently located in hamlet 7, Xuan Lai village, the front is adjacent to the traffic road and the village pond, the other sides are adjacent to the residential area.


 

Nghi Mon gate (alter-curtain) of the house.

Currently, the house has an an architecture of Chinese “Nhi” letter., including: Nghi Mon Gate,  Front Ceremonial Hall and Emperor’s Harem.


The roof of the house is covered with red tiles.


The roof is intricately carved.


The house door is made of ironwood.


The main altar.

The house still preserves many ancient artifacts such as: thrones, tablets, diaphragms, couplets (Nguyen Dynasty) ...


The horizontal lacquered board of Nguyen Dynasty


The throne of the Nguyen Dynasty.


 

The house has been classified as a provincial historical - cultural relic by the State, in Decision No. 1371/QD - People's Committee, dated October 25, 2006.

By P.H