Tran Dang Communal House

Tran Dang Communal House worships the famous general Cao Lo of the Thuc An Duong Vuong era, a national salvation meritorious official who helped the king resist the invading Zhao Tuo army.

The communal house was built in the Nhat-character architectural style, with five bays, two side wings, and four rows of large columns. The communal house gate has three tiers of roofs and two rows of pillars; in front are folding doors, and the side bays have upper-lattice lower-panel doors.

The main hall was rebuilt during the Nguyen dynasty in 1860, along with the well, bridge, and main gate. The trusses are carved with the four sacred creatures, each section a highly valuable work of art. Villagers recount that the communal house originated in the Tran dynasty, was expanded and renovated in the Le dynasty with additional structures, and was later restored again in the Nguyen dynasty. Therefore, decorative details and carvings throughout the communal house bear the artistic marks of these periods. In 1988, Tran Dang village communal house was recognized by the Ministry of Culture as a historical relic.

Associated with Tran Dang Communal House relic is the festival commemorating General Cao Lo, featuring a game in which people dress as tigers to chase and catch the enemy, held on the 6th day of the Lunar New Year annually.

In 1988, Tran Dang village communal house was recognized by the Ministry of Culture as a historical relic.