Phu My Communal House - Tu Liem Ward

Phu My Communal House is a historical and architectural relic ranked as a National-level relic, associated with Phu My village, Hanoi. The communal house worships three tutelary deities: A La Nang De, Ly Phat Tu, and Ly Thien Bao, figures remembered by the people for their contributions to the country and the people.

Documents and artistic traces show that the communal house was built around the late 17th century and subsequently underwent many restorations. Its appearance is associated with major repair campaigns under the Nguyen dynasty. A distinctive feature of the relic is the carved panels bearing the artistic imprint of the 17th century. During the resistance war against the French, the communal house was once a place for meetings, activities, and shelter for local cadres, militia, and guerrillas.

The communal house's traditional festival is notable for the palanquin procession custom of mutual friendship between Phu My village and Kieu Mai village. This custom expresses the close relationship and solidarity between the two communities. The communal house space is also associated with the tradition of ca tru singing at the communal house, a distinctive cultural feature of Phu My village. Visiting Phu My Communal House, tourists have the opportunity to learn about ancient architecture, local history, and the traditional cultural activities of Hanoi's rural villages.