Đông Dư Thượng Pagoda
Introduction
Đông Dư Thượng Communal House (address at Thượng Đông Dư Village, Bát Tràng Commune) is a city-level relic under Decision No. 309/QĐ-UBND dated January 22, 2007. The structure serves as an important cultural and religious center of the village, worshipping deities credited with protecting the country and pacifying the people, guarding the borders, and sheltering residents of the Đông Dư Thượng riverbank area so they could maintain stable agricultural production. Đông Dư Thượng Communal House possesses a solemn architectural scale with exquisite wood carvings demonstrating the high aesthetic thinking of ancient artisans. The rich system of royal edicts carefully preserved in the rear sanctuary is a valuable historical source for researching the administrative history and beliefs of the suburban area. The communal house is where traditional village festival rituals take place, gathering the distinctive folk cultural beauty of the Northern Delta. The structure is well maintained by the community, with regular inspection and maintenance of the wooden structural system, ensuring the relic remains sturdy and well serves spiritual and cultural activities.


