Nhu Nguyet communal house

20/10/2022 14:27

(BNP) - Nhu Nguyet communal house is located in the north of Nhu Nguyet village, Tam Giang commune, Yen Phong district, about 100m from Nhu Nguyet wharf. The communal house is an ancient architectural work with a plan of the shape of Chinese “Cong” letter. During the resistance war against the French, the communal house was completely destroyed. When peace is restored, the locality built a small communal house to worship the tutelary god. In 1994, the present house was built on the old foundation.


The gate of Nhu Nguyet communal house.

Currently, Nhu Nguyet communal house has a Chinese “Dinh” letter with 3 compartments, 2 lean-tons, 4 curved roofs and 2-compartment Emperor’s harem.


The Great Communal Hall.


The curved roofs are exquisitely carved.


The stone censer is placed in front of the Great Communal Hall.


A pair of stone dragons are placed on either side of the three steps.


The altar of Saint Tam Giang.

Nhu Nguyet communal house worships Saint Tam Giang, who had great merit in repelling the invaders of the Luong Dynasty in the 6th century.


04 thrones worshiping the Nguyen Dynasty are still kept in the communal house.


Bronze bell.


 

In Nhu Nguyet communal house, there are some typical artifacts such as: 04 thrones worshiping the Nguyen Dynasty; incense bowls of the XVIII - XIX centuries; horizontal lacquered board, couplets dating back to the 20th century…


Ranking of Nhu Nguyet communal house relics.

The main festival of the village is held on the 12th day of the 9th lunar month.

Nhu Nguyet Communal House was ranked as a historical and cultural relic by the Provincial People's Committee according to Decision No. 1626/QD-UBND dated December 21, 2012.

By P.H