XAM DONG COMMUNAL HOUSE

Xam Dong Communal House is located in Xam Dong village, Hong Van commune, Hanoi city, formerly belonging to Van Tao commune, Thuong Tin district. The communal house lies within the traditional residential space of Xam Dong village and is an important cultural and religious institution of the local community. According to Hanoi city documents, Xam Dong Communal House worships Linh Lang Dai Vuong Hoang Chau, a prince of the Ly dynasty who was revered by the people for his merit in fighting the Song invaders on the Nhu Nguyet River in the 11th century. The worship of Linh Lang Dai Vuong at the communal house reflects the tradition of remembering the source when drinking water, honoring individuals who contributed to the country and homeland of the local community.

Xam Dong Communal House has historical, cultural, architectural, and religious value and is closely associated with the formation and development of Xam Dong village. The communal house space is both a place of worship for the village tutelary god and a venue for organizing traditional rituals, community cultural activities, and activities that unite the residents. The relic contributes to preserving the customs, practices, and cultural traditions of villages in the Northern Delta and also reflects the religious life of the community in the Red River coastal area. The communal house was ranked as a National-level Historical-Cultural Relic in 1986, affirming its historical and cultural value and the role of the relic in preserving and promoting the cultural traditions of the locality.