XAM HO COMMUNAL HOUSE

Xam Ho Communal House is located in Xam Ho Village, Hong Van Commune, Hanoi City; it formerly belonged to Van Tao Commune, Thuong Tin District. The relic lies within the traditional residential space of Xam Ho Village and is closely associated with the cultural and religious life of the local community. Xam Ho is one of the villages in the southern area of the former Xam Thi region; together with Xam Thi, Xam Xuyen, Xam Dong, and Xam Duong villages, it forms the distinctive cultural and historical space of the area along the Red River.

Xam Ho Communal House is an important religious institution of the village community, functioning to worship the village tutelary deity and serving as a place for organizing traditional rituals and cultural activities of local people. The communal house space is associated with the traditional village structure, reflecting the role of the village communal house in spiritual life, in maintaining customs and practices, and in community cohesion. Together with the system of relics in Hong Van Commune, Xam Ho Communal House contributes to creating a rich cultural heritage network in the area.

Xam Ho Communal House currently continues to be a place for the religious and cultural activities of local people and is significant for preserving the traditional cultural values of Xam Ho Village. The restoration and embellishment of the relic contribute to protecting the landscape, architecture, and cultural values of the communal house, while also creating conditions for the relic to continue promoting its role in community life and in educating future generations about historical and cultural traditions.