XAM XUYEN COMMUNAL HOUSE

Xam Xuyen Communal House is located in Xam Xuyen village, Hong Van commune, Hanoi city, and is a relic of outstanding value in terms of local history, culture, and beliefs. The communal house is situated in the space of Xam Xuyen village, in the area along the Red River, with a location closely tied to the settlement life and traditional cultural activities of the local community. The location of the communal house is identified at approximately 20°52'53'' N latitude and 105°54'19'' E longitude.

According to local documents and legends, Xam Xuyen Communal House worships Linh Lang Đại Vương, a deity believed to be a son of King Lý Thánh Tông who, together with Lý Thường Kiệt, fought against the Song invaders. Xam Xuyen village is said to be one of the places where the Lý dynasty's naval forces once stationed and trained during the resistance war against the Song. These factors create the special historical and cultural value of the relic and reflect the tradition of patriotism and awareness of protecting the homeland and country handed down by the local community through many generations.

Xam Xuyen Communal House is the center of the community's religious and cultural activities of the village. Every year, the Xam Xuyen Village Festival takes place at the communal house with traditional rituals such as water procession and offerings, along with cultural, artistic, sports, and folk game activities. The festival not only meets the people's religious needs but also helps maintain customs and practices and strengthens community cohesion.

In terms of architecture, the communal house currently bears the typical features of traditional village communal house architecture in the Northern Delta region, with its components arranged harmoniously with the rural landscape. Documentation introducing the relic records that the communal house was built on high, open land; in front of the communal house there is a pond, creating the distinctive landscape space of a traditional village communal house. Xam Xuyen Communal House is currently identified as a National Relic, one of the outstanding relics of Hong Van commune, and plays an important role in preserving and promoting the local historical, cultural, and religious values.