Xam Ho Pagoda

Xam Ho Pagoda is located in Xam Ho village, Hong Van commune, Hanoi city, and is a Buddhist site closely associated with the cultural and religious life of the local people. Under the former administrative place name, the relic belonged to Van Tao commune, Thuong Tin district; the pagoda was ranked as a relic in 1998 under Decision No. 795/QĐ-UB dated July 29, 1998.

The pagoda is a place of Buddhist worship, meeting the religious and spiritual needs of the people in Xam Ho village and nearby areas. Over many generations, the pagoda has become a familiar place for local people to worship Buddha, offer incense, pray for peace, and participate in Buddhist rituals on holidays, Tet, and important occasions during the year. The pagoda space therefore not only has religious significance but is also closely linked to the spiritual life and community activities of local residents.

In terms of architecture, Xam Ho Pagoda bears the typical features of traditional Buddhist architecture in the Northern Delta region. The items within the grounds are arranged to serve worship and religious activities, with the Tam Bao space holding the central position. The system of worship statues, ritual objects, and items used for ceremonies contributes to the solemn and serene appearance of the pagoda. Together with the garden landscape and surrounding rural space, the pagoda forms a harmonious whole that is close to the life of the local community.

Xam Ho Pagoda also plays an important role in preserving the traditional cultural values of Xam Ho village. On Buddhist holidays, days of the new and full moon, Tet holidays, and local religious events, people come to the pagoda to offer incense, worship Buddha, and practice traditional rituals. This is also a space that contributes to educating younger generations about the spirit of doing good, compassion, filial piety, and the tradition of preserving the good values of the homeland.

With its historical, cultural, and religious values, Xam Ho Pagoda is an important component of the relic system in Hong Van commune. The preservation of the architecture, landscape, system of worship statues, and artifacts at the pagoda contributes to preserving the cultural traces of Xam Ho village, while promoting the role of the religious establishment in the spiritual life of local people.