Chinese traders in Hoi An established clan houses (assembly halls), which had their own schools, temples, cemeteries and hospitals. Some of these assembly halls were dedicated to a particular deity and some contained a temple. The Guangdong assembly hall (Quang Dong Hoi Quan) served the Cantonese community in Hoi An and was dedicated to Quan Cong, a Chinese general. The All Chinese assembly hall (Ngu Bang Hoi Quan) was open to any Chinese trader or seaman.
The image VN33195 ("04 Guangdong assembly hall gate") has been added to your selection. Click on 'Lightbox' to view the content of the selection.
