Description
Thuy Xuong communal house is located in Suoi Hiep commune, Dien Khanh district, Khanh Hoa province.
In the past, the communal house belonged to An Thuy commune, Vinh Xuong district, Khanh Hoa province. The grounds and documents of the communal house are still preserved, the communal house was built around the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century; The monument has undergone many restorations and repairs, but the most recent major restoration was in 1995.
Based on the 05 divine titles that the Nguyen court had bestowed on An Thuy village, the communal house of Thuy Xuong village was allowed by the Nguyen king to worship gods: Thanh Hoang, Thien Y A Na, in addition, the communal house also worships Son Lam. , Tho Cong, Yin Co and Tien Hien, Hau Hien.
Currently, the communal house still preserves 05 ordinations all given to the god Ban Canh Thanh Hoang, including: Sac Tu Duc in the 5th year (1852), Tu Duc in the 33rd year (1880), Dong Khanh in the second year (1887), Duy New Year 3 (1909) and Khai Dinh Year 9 (1924)
The communal house is located on a relatively flat land, surrounded by rice fields with the front position with Suoi Dau river running through, on the side of Hon Du mountain. Thuy Xuong communal house faces south, has 4 main works: Dai Dinh, Tien Hien Temple, Thien Y A Na Temple and East house.
The wooden door set of the communal house is designed in the style of planks and Dai Dinh is designed in the style of one compartment and two wings. The central part of the Sacrifice placed the Council altar, above the Council altar hung 03 cloth panels. On both sides are two round columns embossed with the shape of a scrolling dragon. The roof top is decorated with retro images, the strip is not decorated.
The main hall is designed in the ancient style of the eighth floor; Behind the Council altar is a pair of wooden altars and altars, placed in the middle. On the altar, there is a set of three paintings inlaid with mother-of-pearl, behind a wooden altar, surrounded by mother-of-pearl inlaid; Right behind the God altar is a wooden coffin made of wood, dating from the late 19th century, early 20th century, surrounded by elaborate patterns of the four quarters (tung, chrysanthemum, bamboo, etc.) roof); On both sides are the altars of Ta Ban and Huu Ban.
On January 6, 1946, the communal house of Thuy Xuong village was the place to place the ballot box for the people to vote for the first National Assembly. Revolutionary cadres used the communal house of Thuy Xuong village as a meeting place, built plans, and organized the implementation of superior directives.
The village communal house holds a festival for 2 days in the spring, offering annual rituals on an auspicious day in the 2nd or 3rd lunar month. From 3 years or more due to the response of the people's contributions to organize boi singing.
In 2009, Thuy Xuong communal house was ranked as a provincial historical-cultural relic by Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee, Decision No. 2999 QD/ People's Committee.