Ngu Xa Communal House
Introduction
Ngu Xa Communal House located in Ba Dinh Ward, Hanoi City, it is a relic associated with the history of formation and development of the Ngu Xa bronze casting craft village – one of the famous traditional craft villages of Thang Long – Hanoi.
The communal house is the place worshipping the Village Tutelary God - the Founder of the Bronze Casting Craft, and is also a space for cultural and religious activities of local people. Over time, the communal house has still preserved values of history, architecture, folk beliefs and craft village traditions.
In particular, Ngu Xa Communal House has a close connection with the traditional bronze casting craft, where generations of artisans have preserved and developed exquisite bronze casting techniques. The Ngu Xa bronze casting craft has created many products of high artistic value, contributing to enriching the cultural heritage of Thang Long.
Today, Ngu Xa Communal House is not only a place for the community's religious activities but also a space for preserving, introducing and promoting the cultural values of the craft village, contributing to promoting the traditional cultural identity of Ba Dinh Ward and the capital Hanoi.
