Xuan Duc Communal House
Introduction
Xuan Duc Communal House is currently located on a spacious, open plot of land in the middle of the village. The communal house faces south; in front is a large lake, creating the layout of 'house above, pond below.' From the outside in, Xuan Duc Communal House includes the following architectural structures: the ceremonial gate, the courtyard, and the communal house.
The ceremonial gate is built in a four-pillar style; the tops of the two central pillars are decorated with gourd shapes, the lantern panels are decorated with four-seasons motifs, and the pillar bodies have framed panels inscribed with a pair of couplets; the two side pillars have plain tops and framed bodies. Next is a large brick-paved courtyard leading into the worship area. The communal house has a 'cong'-shaped architectural layout, including the main hall, bridge house, and rear sanctuary. The decorative carvings on the architecture strongly reflect the artistic styles of the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, reflecting the restorations and repairs at this relic site.
The Xuan Duc Communal House relic was classified as a Historical and Cultural Relic by decision of the Ministry of Culture and Information in 1994.
