Dragon dance at Tuong Phieu festival (Photo: dantri.com.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – Tuong Phieu communal house in Phuc Tho district, Hanoi wasdesignated a national special relic site at a ceremony held on February 18.
Earlier,Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc approved the recognition in a decision signedon December 24, 2018.
With carving art featuring the architecture of Le Trung Hung Dynasty (The LaterLe Restoration from 1533 to 1789), Tuong Phieu is a renowned site in Doai area(old Son Tay province). The communalhouse is home to precious exhibits from 17th-18th century,valuable for the study of cultural practices in the ancient Doai area.
In addition, the Tuong Phieu festival, which is held annually in the firstlunar month, is held at the communal house.
According to Chairman of the Phuc Tho district People’s Committee Doan TrungTuan, the district will pay attention to preserving Tuong Phieu communal houseby enhancing State management of cultural heritage and acceleratingcommunications to raise public awareness of the national special relic site.
A master plan will be outlined to protect and promote value of the communalhouse as well.-VNA
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Dragon dance at Tuong Phieu festival 
