PANO – The Center for Culture and Sports of Hoi An city on November 23 officially opened the Hai Nam Assembly Hall for tourists on the occasion of the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day.

Cutting ribbon to inaugurate the assembly hall

This hall is one the most highly-valued architectural works in Hoi An with great spiritual and cultural significance.

The Hai Nam Assembly Hall (also known as Quynh Phu Assembly Hall), built in 1875 under the Chinese ancient architecture style, is one of the five assembly halls built by overseas Chinese for religious and community activities in the city.

The hall consists of the east-wing and west-wing, the front and back courtyards, and a fine gilded woodcarving in front of the central altar. The harmonious combination of building materials and the art of construction has created a solemn structure for worship and a cozy  place for community activities.

Translated by Lan Phuong