{"id":30535,"date":"2025-10-02T21:52:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T14:52:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sovhtt.hanoi.gov.vn\/en\/?p=30535"},"modified":"2026-01-15T09:16:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T02:16:46","slug":"preserving-and-promoting-the-cultural-values-of-village-gates-in-the-capital-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sovhtt.hanoi.gov.vn\/en\/preserving-and-promoting-the-cultural-values-of-village-gates-in-the-capital-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Preserving and Promoting the Cultural Values of Village Gates in the Capital City"},"content":{"rendered":"

Village gates are unforgettable memories for everyone. They are simple and modest, yet deeply imbued with the soul and identity of each rural village \u2013 a source of pride and affection for every person. A house has a roof, a village has a gate \u2013 this belief has always been deeply rooted in people\u2019s consciousness: The village gate bids us farewell as we set off to places far away, and then warmly welcomes us home to our family and homeland.<\/p>\n

In the past, village gates served as defensive architectural structures. Today, although they are mainly symbolic, they remain familiar to everyone. In some places, village gates also functioned as community markets and trading spaces, such as in Kieu Ky (Gia Lam) and Duyen Yet (Phu Xuyen).<\/p>\n

Hanoi currently has more than 1,300 villages and streets, and almost every one of them has a village gate.<\/p>\n

Village gates can take various architectural forms: one-level gates with a main passageway; two-level structures featuring an upper pavilion known as \u201cthuong gia ha mon\u201d or a watchtower; single-entrance gates called \u201cnhat mon\u201d; or three-entrance gates known as \u201ctam quan\u201d or \u201ctam mon.\u201d The name of the village is often inscribed in large characters on the gate\u2019s facade.<\/p>\n

Several notable village gates in Hanoi can be mentioned, such as: The Mong Phu Village Gate in Duong Lam Commune, Son Tay Town, built several centuries ago. Surrounding the gate is a spacious and airy landscape. Designed in the style of \u201cthuong gia ha mon\u201d \u2013 the gate below and a roofed structure above \u2013 it is roofed with terracotta tiles and features distinctive edge decorations. Closely integrated with the village\u2019s historical and architectural setting, this gate has become renowned both domestically and internationally.<\/p>\n

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The Duc Tu Village Gate features a three-entrance triple gate structure. The central gate includes a watchtower, and two stone pillars on either side are inscribed with parallel sentences reflecting the village\u2019s cultural traditions.
\nThe Co Loa Village Gate, located in the ancient capital of King An Duong Vuong and King Ngo Quyen, is honored as the \u201cFirst Ancient Gate of Heaven and Earth.\u201d It is a triple gate with an eight-roof watchtower \u2013 solemn and time-worn in appearance.
\nThe Cuu Village Gate in Van Tu Commune, Phu Xuyen District features a single main passageway with an upper watchtower. The tower\u2019s roof consists of eight curved layers, decorated with motifs such as \u201ctwo dragons paying homage to the moon\u201d and the four sacred animals. Two pairs of pillar posts stand on each side \u2013 one tall, one shorter. The gate is considered the most beautiful in Vietnam by tourism organizations. Cu Village is also ranked among the three most beautiful villages in Hanoi.<\/p>\n

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After passing through the village gate lies the community \u2013 family ties, rural landscapes, and the essence of Vietnamese village life. Therefore, village gates hold an important role in both everyday life and the spiritual culture of the Vietnamese people. They are regarded as the \u201cface\u201d of the village, symbolizing the character and way of life of its residents.<\/p>\n

In the past, the village gate would open in the morning for people to head to the market or go to work, and close in the evening, forming a secure world together with bamboo fences \u2013 \u201cinternal movements restricted, external access controlled\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Hanoi not only has village gates in rural areas; uniquely, the capital also has village gates in urban neighborhoods, preserving the cultural essence of the ancient Thang Long citadel. Examples include the Yen Thai Village Gate, where a plaque reading \u201cMy Tuc Kha Phong\u201d hangs \u2013 a royal honor bestowed by King Tu Duc; and the Dong Xa Village Gate in Thuy Khue, once accessed via five steps, still bearing the inscription \u201cAn Dong Chinh Lo,\u201d marking traditional cultural values of old villages.<\/p>\n

Village gates also embody artistic architectural values through the use of common traditional materials such as laterite, clay bricks, tiles, stones, and lime mortar.<\/p>\n

They are places where the spirit of the village is preserved \u2013 linked to its formation, development, and cultural heritage. Behind the gate lies family lineage, neighborhood connections, community customs, and local cultural identity. With that understanding, many localities have restored their village gates to maintain and honor these values.<\/p>\n

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