Le Dac Clan Ancestral House, Tam Giang commune, Yen Phong district

The gate of Le Dac clan ancestral house.

Le Dac clan ancestral house currently located in the East of Dong village, Tam Giang commune. It faces Southeast, on the right and in front of it is the village trunk road, the remaining sides border the residential areas. The church ground is clean, spacious, and surrounded by a wall system.

Overview of the ancestral house ground.

The eldest ancestors of Le Dac family were worshipped in the ancestral house, including Mr. Le Dac Quang, who passed the bachelor's degree and became a “Thua Thien Phu Doan” mandarin.

The main altar of the ancestral house.

During his time as a mandarin, Mr. Le Dac Quang was always an upright person, kept the King and country’s laws. He had suggested to govern the country, and was awarded many titles such as: “Trung nghi dai phu”, “Nhat pham trieu dinh”. He also was given a house in his hometown by the king.

The altar worshipping the descendant spirits of Le Dac family.

Due to disagreement with the government’s policy of cutting off 3 provinces in the Southeast region to the French colonialists, he resigned and returned to his hometown. In the locality, he enthusiastically helped local people and was considered as a benefactor by the people. After his death, an altar was set up at Dong village communal house.

Stone folding screen and incense burner in front of the Church door.

The ancestral house currently includes the church, horizontal house, gate and kitchen. Among which, the 5-compartment church has an architectural structure of Chinese “Nhat” letter.

Frame and door system made of ironwood.

The load-bearing frame system is made of ironwood, including 6 sets, each set with 5 rows of pillars.

The structures are decorated clouds, flowers and leaves in a traditional style.

The altar throne in Nguyen Dynasty is kept in the Church.

Typical artifacts are preserved in the ancestral house.

Currently, the ancestral house still preserves some typical artifacts such as altar throne, altar tray, incense burner, horizontal lacquered boards, couplets, etc. dating back to the Nguyen Dynasty.

September 7 (lunar calendar) is the death anniversary of Mr. Le Dac Quang. On this day, his children and grandchildren gather at the ancestral house to burn incense and express their respects to the ancestors.