Bach Tru communal house consists of the Front-Worshipping Hall, Central Hall and the Back Hall connected by two rooms. The communal house has the shape of the Chinese letter “Nhat” (專) with a Central Hall in the middle. The front-worshipping Hall and the Back Hall were added later and which are connected by two small rooms which roof are shaped in the Chinese letter "Vuong" (王) and the floor has the shape of the Chinese letter of "Tam" (三) .
Overwhelming five rooms and double eave roof Front Worshipping Hall
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Across a small yard after the gate and entering Front-Worshipping Hall, visitors are overwhelmed by its magnificient 5 rooms and the imposing double-eave roof. Especially, the art of the 17th century is still preserved in the Central Hall which is devided in three, 2 lean-tos and 2 closets decorated with embossed dragon and human patterns. These engravings manifest the high level of engraving art.
The Back Hall is devided in to two rooms with the bigger room in the middle, inside the four main columns walled by wooden slabs. There is an altar in the back hall. In the main altar, there are paintings of eight civil and military officials.
Bach Tru communal house is dedicated to two sacred deities including the princess My Nuong in the Hung Kings' era and Cong Son in the time of the Trung sisters Queens. The former period was that of national foundation while the later has to do with national defense. Both are rooted in the spirit of the Vietnamese people.
The personalities venerated along with typical architecture and engraving art demonstrate that this is one of the most important communal houses of all the relics of Vinh Phuc province. The communal house is a large architectural work where the tutelary deities are worshipped and festivals and other religious celebrations area are hold. The communal house provides a precious source of knowledge about the local history and culture, ancient customs, the tangible and intangible treasures.
