Bac Ninh: Que O village communal house inaugurated.

VHO - Nearly eight decades after being dismantled during the scorched-earth resistance movement of 1949, the communal house of Que O village, Chi Lang commune, Bac Ninh province, has been officially rebuilt, marking the return of a cultural and spiritual space that was once intimately connected to many generations of local people.

The communal house of Quế Ổ village still preserves 9 royal decrees from various dynasties, fully documented in ancient records. Photo: Thanh Giang

On the morning of January 25th, the inauguration ceremony of the Que O village communal house took place solemnly and joyfully at Que O village communal house, Chi Lang commune, Bac Ninh province.

The ceremony was attended and supported by local authorities at all levels, as well as a large number of people from within and outside the village.

According to tradition, the village temple of Quế Ổ dates back to ancient times. During the reign of King Lê Thái Tổ, the royal court issued a decree to renovate the temple and shrine, allowing for the worship and the full recording of information related to the birth and death dates, customs, and the taboo name "KỲ". The decree also approved the Quế Ổ settlement to worship Lê Kỳ Đại Vương as the village's guardian deity.

The Quế Ổ village communal house still preserves nine royal decrees from various dynasties, fully documented in ancient records. The merits of Lord Lê Kỳ Đại Vương, the village's patron deity, who repelled foreign invaders and protected the borders, are clearly evidenced through the artifacts and documents copied and preserved at the communal house.

Throughout history, the people of Que O village have maintained the worship of Le Ky Dai Vuong.

However, in 1949, amidst the French colonial occupation of Northern Vietnam, in response to President Ho Chi Minh 's call for nationwide resistance and scorched-earth tactics, the Que O village communal house was dismantled.

Driven by the longing and desire of generations of local people to restore the ancient communal house, the reconstruction of the village temple has become a shared aspiration of the community in recent years. In 2023, the local leadership mobilized the people, those living away from home, and especially the families and descendants of Mr. Hong and Mr. Vinh (Hamlet 5) to contribute and gradually restore the village temple.

In 2024, with strong consensus from the people and authorities at all levels, the project to rebuild the Que O village communal house officially commenced.

After a period of construction, the communal house was completed, becoming an important cultural and spiritual space, contributing to preserving and promoting the traditional values ​​of the Northern Vietnamese countryside.

The inauguration ceremony of Que O village communal house is not only an important milestone in the cultural and spiritual life of the local people, but also demonstrates the continuation of the tradition of "drinking water, remembering the source," honoring history and national cultural identity.

The inauguration of the Quế Ổ village communal house received enthusiastic support and attention from local people, especially the village elders. Photo: Thanh Giang

Representatives from various levels of government and many people from far away attended the inauguration ceremony of the village communal house. Photo: Thanh Giang

The villagers' eyes, filled with longing, nostalgia, and pride, reflect their connection to this historic moment at the village communal house. Photo: Thanh Giang

The ceremony was held in a solemn and joyful atmosphere. Photo: Thanh Giang

Thousands of people flocked to Que O to witness the inauguration ceremony of the village communal house. Photo: Thanh Giang

Mr. Nguyen Dinh Thao (85 years old) said that the reconstruction of Que O village communal house is an event of special significance for the local people. According to Mr. Thao, Que O village communal house has existed since ancient times, not only beautiful in its landscape but also rich in historical and cultural value. “During the scorched-earth resistance war, the local people accepted the dismantling of the communal house to serve the resistance cause, contributing to the overall victory. Even so, through many changes, the people of Que O have never forgotten their roots. The restoration of the communal house today is a great joy, an honor, and a source of pride for generations of people here,” Mr. Thao shared. Photo: Thanh Giang

Expressing his emotion, Mr. Nguyen Duc Tin (69 years old) said that the restoration of Que O village communal house to its grand and impressive scale is a great source of pride for the local people. Based on the principle of remembering one's roots, Mr. Tin hopes that the younger generation of Que O will continue to cherish, preserve, and promote the fine traditional values ​​of their ancestors, so that the communal house truly becomes a spiritual anchor for future generations. Photo: Thanh Giang

Not only did they contribute to the restoration, but many villagers also actively donated their time and money to keep the Que O village communal house increasingly beautiful and well-maintained. Photo: Thanh Giang

The names of benefactors who have made significant contributions to the construction and restoration of the village communal house are respectfully inscribed and recorded at the communal house as a token of gratitude and remembrance of their meritorious deeds. Photo: Thanh Giang

According to the Inspectorate Newspaper

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