Exhibition on tradition of studiousness

On January 21, at the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam (Hanoi), the exhibition "Some images of the Vietnamese Temple of Literature system" opened. Viewers can see the vivid features of the Vietnamese tradition of studiousness, encouragement of learning, and encouragement of talent.

Exhibition on tradition of studiousness

With hundreds of images, effectsn objects, the Doctor's stele... the exhibition "Some images of the Vietnamese Temple of Literature system" introduces to the public the beauty of the ancient Vietnamese educational tradition through Confucian culture and examination system - introduced to Vietnam from the beginning of the first millennium, to the second half of the 11th century, and then developed for nearly ten centuries, becoming a universal education in feudal times, training many talents for the country.

Along with the birth and prosperity of the Confucian education and examination system, a system of Temples of Literature was established from the central to local levels. The Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam in Thang Long citadel was established in 1070. Temples of Literature in the districts first appeared in 1414. Hue Temple of Literature was built in 1808... To this day, many Temples of Literature have become educational relics, promoting learning and talent: Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam (Hanoi), Hue Temple of Literature and other Temples of Literature: Bac Ninh, Mao Dien (Hai Duong), Xich Dang (Hung Yen), Hoi An, Vinh Long, Cao Lanh, Dien Khanh (Khang Hoa), Tran Bien (Dong Nai)...

Not everyone knows: The architecture of the Temple of Literature is built in the north-south direction, depending on the level, it is divided into areas: the gate of the Temple of Literature, the Bai Duong house, the Dai Thanh palace, the Ta Vu, the Huu Vu, the Khai Thanh palace... Only those who have studied deeply about history - culture, about the history of education, can know: The ceremony at the Temple of Literature is held on the day of the two months between spring and autumn every year; the offerings include: white jade, white silk, sticky rice, candles, incense, flowers, fruits and the Three Lives (buffalo, goat, pig); the music in the ceremony plays the Van script...

Talking about the Temple of Literature (also at the same time) is talking about the Doctorate Steles - a unique form of honoring talented people. The Doctorate Steles are made of green stone, placed on the back of a turtle - a symbol of nobility and longevity. The steles are carved with sophisticated patterns, bearing the imprint of contemporary sculpture and calligraphy. These are original, authentic, and reliable historical documents, providing a lot of rich information about the history and culture of the country, the locality and the Doctorate families, and about the Confucian education system in Vietnam through each era. The content of the writings (on) the steles also reflects the tradition of education, valuing talent. The Hue Temple of Literature still has 32 Doctorate Steles recording the names and hometowns of 293 Doctors in 39 Hoi examinations from 1822 to 1919. The Bac Ninh Temple of Literature preserves 12 "Kim bang luu phuong" steles and the Xich Dang Temple of Literature preserves nine steles, all recording the names of Doctors from Kinh Bac and Hung Yen provinces in the past. Most notably, 82 Doctoral steles recording the names of 1,304 Doctors in the Imperial Examinations from 1442 to 1779 are being kept and preserved at the Temple of Literature - Imperial Academy in Hanoi and have become a World Documentary Heritage, honored by UNESCO in 2010.

The Temple of Literature is a place to worship Confucius, the Four Noble Ones, the Seventy-Two Sages, the Vietnamese Confucian sages... but the system of Temples of Literature in Vietnam is not only a place of worship according to Confucian rules. It is also a place to honor talented people, a place to foster, preserve and manifest many precious traditions: studiousness, filial piety, respect for teachers, respect for talents... Preserving, restoring and promoting the value of Temples of Literature is also preserving and promoting the good cultural values ​​of the nation.

The exhibition lasts until February 25, and is a highlight for visitors to the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam, during the early spring of the year of the Horse.

According to NDĐT