Where is Hang Kenh communal House?
Hang Kenh Communal House is 2 km from Hai Phong city center.
It was constructed during 17-18th century under Le Dynasty. Hang
Kenh Communal House is typical architecture for the construction during Le Dynasty.
The Communal house is not only the place for worshiping village God but also
for discussion village affairs.
The architecture of Hang Kenh
Communal House
The construction was built in the complex of 6000 sq meter
large, has 2 layer of tile roof, and 2 dragons protecting the sun on top of the
roof. Front roof sides are curved shapes that look like the link between the
earth and the sky.
The Communal House is 32 meter long and 13.5 meter wide, has
32 huge iron wood pillars, of which one is 2m in diameter. The base under each
pillar is made of stone carved with lotus motif. Ngo Quyen King is worshiped in
here. The King who vanquished Chinese invasion from the battle that was on Bach
Dang River in the year 938.
Wood carvings in the construction are masterpiece created by
skillful artisans under Le Dynasty in 17-18 century. All 308 carved dragons in
mass of clouds are still well preserved. Dragon is one of 4 holy animals in
Vietnamese Culture.
Every year, from 16th – 18th of second
lunar month, ritual festival is held in the village. They arrange traditional
games and arts such as chess, wrestling, singing folk songs at the Communal
house.
Tour to Halong Bay we can stop
here, Hai Phong city, for visit Hang Kenh Communal house. You pay entrance
ticket. Vietindo Travel
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