Phuong Do communal house is a unique architectural work built in the 15th century. The communal house is located in Xuan Phuong commune, Phu Binh district, Thai Nguyen province, 30km southeast of Thai Nguyen city.
Phuong Do Communal House is an architectural monument of communal house art with the traditional architectural form of Vietnam built during the Le Dynasty. The communal house has 3 compartments, 2 wings, roofed with Mui tile, the four corners of the roof are all made of curved roots, the columns are made of ironwood, and the surrounding planks are skillfully carved, the four spirits include dragon, ly, Quy, phoenix are carved elaborately.
Photo: Phuong Do family.
The communal house worships Saint Duong Tu Minh or the Emperor of the village, he was a consort of the Ly dynasty who had great merits in protecting the country and building the economy of the former Phu Luong government. Behind this ancient communal house, there is also a pagoda creating a valuable cultural and religious heritage complex.
The festival in Phuong Do communal house is held on the full moon day of the lunar month, with a procession of holy palanquins and sacrifices, and on the 10th day of the 10th lunar month, the festival is held in large numbers, with both the procession of the holy palanquin and the sacrifice of the gods. procession of thick cakes, fruits and many other solemn sacrifices.
Phuong Do communal house festival has become a solemn cultural festival of people around Xuan Phuong commune, Phu Binh district, Thai Nguyen province.
Photo: Phuong Do communal house festival.
In August 1945, Phuong Do communal house was chosen as the place to hold the flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the success of the August revolution, many important classes such as the propaganda class of Dang’s policy, the government such as “Public education” , “golden week” is also held here. With the historical value and dedication of the communal house, in 1993 the communal house was recognized as a cultural and historical relic.
The communal house also preserves two high-value artifacts such as: 1 ordination and 2 great statues of Duong Tu Minh in the reign of King Khai Dinh, besides the incense table of the late Le and early Nguyen dynasties, an ancient crockery bowl. , along with many valuable products such as palanquins, incense bowls, … were carved with delicate patterns made by the master at that time.
Source: Collected internet.