Van Xuan Communal House recognized as a city-level historical relic

Standing Vice Chairman of Hue City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Binh presenting the certificate recognizing Van Xuan Communal House as a city-level historical relic

Earlier, under Decision No. 431/QD-UBND dated February 20th, 2025, regarding relic classification, Van Xuan Communal House in Kim Long Ward (formerly Phu Xuan District) was officially ranked as a city-level historical relic. This is an event of important significance, marking a milestone in preserving and promoting traditional cultural values in the locality.

Van Xuan Village, also known as Ke Van, is one of the ancient villages established in the 14th century. Most of its inhabitants originated from the Chau Ai region (modern day Thanh Hoa). At the time of founding the village, the construction of a communal house for worship, spiritual practices, and community cohesion was an essential need. Thus, Van Xuan Communal House was built, becoming the spiritual and cultural space of the villagers.

Despite the upheavals of time, Van Xuan Communal House is still largely preserved in its original form

The communal house was constructed in the traditional folk architectural style with a three-compartment, two-wing layout, with featuring wooden carvings, embossed patterns, and ceramic inlays typical of communal houses in Central Vietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty. The decorative motifs reflect philosophies of life and the villagers’ aspirations for favorable weather, peace, and prosperity.

Beyond its cultural value, Van Xuan Communal House is also associated with many historical events during the wars against the French and the Americans. Despite the upheavals of time, Van Xuan Communal House is still largely preserved in its original form, serving as a valuable source for research on the history, architecture, and culture of the Hue region.