Thuan Hung Communal House is ranked as a National Architectural and Artistic Monument.

NDO - On May 30, in Thot Not district, Can Tho city, the Ceremony to announce the Decision and receive the Certificate of National Architectural and Artistic Relic ranking for Thuan Hung communal house - one of the typical ancient communal houses of Tay Do land took place.

Established in the early 19th century, Thuan Hung communal house is located in Thuan Hung ward, with an area of ​​over 1,000 m². The communal house was built in the shape of the letter "Nhất", including the following items: gate, pavilion, main hall and small shrine. The architecture is characterized by multi-layered roofs, frescoes and Han Nom poems in the style of "nhất thi nhất hoa"; along with a system of wooden trusses connected by traditional mortise and tenon joints, reflecting the skillful techniques of ancient artisans.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Diep, Vice Chairman of Can Tho City People's Committee spoke at the ceremony.

The highlight of the communal house is the unique art of ceramic mosaic, using pieces of ceramic and pottery to create dragon shapes, patterns, and Han Nom characters, which currently only exists at Thuan Hung communal house among the communal houses in Can Tho. Not only having architectural and artistic value, the communal house is also a place to worship the local tutelary god, the pioneers, and national heroes...

Every year, the Ky Yen ceremonies and traditional festivals are still preserved, contributing to maintaining the spiritual life and cultural identity of the community.

Delegates attending the Ceremony to announce the Decision and receive the Certificate of ranking the National Architectural and Artistic Relic of Thuan Hung Communal House.

The fact that Thuan Hung communal house is ranked as a national relic is not only a source of pride for the people of Thot Not district, but also contributes to enriching the cultural heritage of Can Tho city - where there are currently 38 ranked relics (including 15 national relics, 23 city-level relics) and 5 types of national intangible cultural heritage.

This is an important milestone, and also sets out a common responsibility in preserving and promoting heritage values ​​in the flow of sustainable development.

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