Architectural and artistic relic - Viem Xa communal house

05/01/2023 08:55

(BNP) - Viem Xa communal house (Diem communal house), Viem Xa village (Diem village) are places to keep historical imprints and many memories of generations of people throughout the development process. The communal house is currently located on an area of ​​more than 1,000m2, located in the northwest of the village, surrounded by residential areas, in front of the communal house are roads, football fields and communal ponds. This is also the center of the village when organizing a festival.


Great Communal Hall

The communal house was built in the Le Trung Hung period (1692), has a large architectural scale, the whole work is made of ironwood. However, during the resistance war against the French Court, the roof was removed, leaving only a wooden frame. In 1953, local people took advantage of the old wood and old architectural elements to restore the communal house with a traditional appearance on a smaller scale on the old ground and existed until now.


The main gate to the communal house.

Currently, Diem communal house includes Great Communal Hall and Emperor’s Harem.


Golden door painting in fresco was recognized as a national treasure in 2019.

In addition, the communal house also worships Lady King, Quan Do Thong, Giap Ngo, and Luc Vi Bao Huu. Every year, on August 15, there are rituals of offering incense to the tutelary god at the communal house. There is no festival.


18th century set of eight treasures.


On the roof of the temple are two statues of dragons looking at the moon


The incense tree in 1691 was placed in the communal house yard.

Communal house is a cultural and religious work with a long history of formation and development. Experiencing the ups and downs of the nation's history, the changes of society and nature, but the monument has always been concerned by the people to protect, restore and embellish.


Doors on both sides of the communal house.

Diem communal house is ranked as National Art and Architecture Monument according to Decision No. 29-VH/QD dated 13/01/1964.

By T.L