The project to restore and embellish Huu Bang communal house was implemented in accordance with the Law on Cultural Heritage.

The project to renovate and embellish Huu Bang communal house, Tay Phuong commune, started on July 24, 2023. Up to now, the following items have been basically completed: the main communal house, the left and right wings, the garden support system and some other items.

On May 14, 2025, some people from Huu Bang village submitted a petition, reflecting on the restoration and embellishment work of Huu Bang communal house. The contents stated: The ground and yard of the communal house were not leveled, the replacement of the mascot on the communal house's blade and roof was not in the original state...

Through checking and comparing documents and actual construction, the Commune Infrastructure Investment Project Management Board affirmed that the above-mentioned proposal is not true; the restoration work was carried out in accordance with the design documents and technical procedures for preserving relics.

Tay Phuong 1.jpg — Representatives of units gave their opinions at the conference. Photo: Kieu Huong

Representatives of the consulting and supervising unit also explained the technical issues in detail according to the petition. According to the design documents and the current status of the relic, the total number of mascots and animals of the communal house is 47 details, of which 4 details are retained, repaired, and installed in their original state; 43 details are restored to their original state because most of them are broken, missing details or completely damaged.

The important original elements of the communal house such as the system of columns, beams, rafters, roof trusses made of wood with typical architectural patterns are still kept intact, only lightly renovated, ensuring maximum preservation of the original value. Because the existing wooden frame structure is preserved, there is no deviation in size or architectural proportion.

Representatives of units and Tay Phuong commune conducted a field survey at Huu Bang communal house. Photo: Kieu Huong

Representatives of the Community Monument Supervision Board also expressed some opinions on the construction process, and hoped that specialized agencies would continue to pay attention and provide guidance so that the project could be completed on schedule and in accordance with monument conservation standards.

At the conference, Professor, Dr. Tran Lam Bien, cultural heritage researcher and Associate Professor, Dr. Dang Van Bai, expert in the field of cultural heritage conservation, made scientific conclusions about the Huu Bang communal house relic.

Experts affirmed that the restoration and embellishment of Huu Bang communal house was carried out in accordance with conservation principles, ensuring the preservation of original elements, inheriting the historical, artistic and spiritual values of the relic. The restoration and replacement items are all based on surveys and scientific research, ensuring the authenticity and traditional values of the work.

According to Dr. Nguyen Minh Khang, Head of the Department of Monument Management, Department of Cultural Heritage (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism), the work of restoring and embellishing monuments must prioritize the preservation of the original value and spiritual elements of the monument, while at the same time increasing publicity, transparency, and timely information to the people to create consensus and promote the supervisory role of the community.

Head of Heritage Management Department ( Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports) Pham Thi Lan Anh affirmed that the project to restore and embellish Huu Bang communal house has been implemented in accordance with the procedures and regulations of the Law on Cultural Heritage, ensuring the principles of conservation, inheritance and promotion of cultural values. Head of Heritage Management Department Pham Thi Lan Anh requested the People's Committee of Tay Phuong commune, the Commune Investment - Infrastructure Project Management and construction units to continue to closely follow the design documents, preserve the original elements to the maximum, and coordinate closely with the community during the completion of the project.

Chairman of Tay Phuong Commune People's Committee Can Van Huong said that the locality will continue to coordinate with specialized agencies to implement the project, ensuring the project meets quality standards, complies with regulations and preserves traditional cultural values, meeting the expectations of the people of Huu Bang village in particular and Tay Phuong commune in general.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/du-an-tu-bo-ton-tao-dinh-huu-bang-duoc-trien-khai-dung-luat-di-san-van-hoa-721287.html