via Vietnam Plus, 13 February 2024: The Temple of Literature in Hanoi is currently hosting an exhibition titled “Initial Sources of Education,” showcasing over 300 documents and artefacts related to Vietnam’s national education history during the royal period. The exhibition, supported by Vietnamese and French experts, provides insights into the ancient education and examination system, celebrating the academic achievements and philosophies that shaped the Dai Viet nation.
It includes more than 300 documents and artefacts with contents showcased in four parts to feature and recreate life of honourable people including kings and scholars, such as kings Ly Thanh Tong (1023-1072), Ly Nhan Tong (1066 – 1128) and Le Thanh Tong (1442 – 1497), Scholar Chu Van An (1292-1370) and other influential people such as Queen Mother Y Lan, and academics Le Van Thinh, Than Nhan Trung and Luong The Vinh.
Speaking at the opening ceremony held early this month by the Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam Cultural and Scientific Centre (VCSC), Do Dinh Hong, Director of the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, said through the displayed documents and artefacts, a heritage space will be created serving well the needs of visitors to learn about the contributions of academic luminaries to education and fostering talents, and their lessons are still valuable in today’s social life.
