Inside Van Mieu Temple of Literature
The worshiping counter in the Imperial Academy and statue of Chu Van An.
Inside this fifth courtyard housed Vietnam’s actual first academy that was established in 1076 with the principal aim of educating the country’s high officials. In 1946, it was destroyed in the First Indochina War.
The present Imperial Academy was reconstructed in 2000 on the former ground of Quoc Tu Giam. Nowadays, there are several exhibits here with a statue of Chu Van An, one of the Academy’s rectors and a beloved figure in Vietnamese history for his dedication to teaching.
There are also many cultural events held at the hall in this courtyard, as well as displays of old uniforms that the scholars wore while studying there.
Ruedi of Switzerland 23/12/2021 10:12
Phantastisch wie Du die Erinnerung an vergangene Zeiten weckst. Nun ist ja kaum mehr an einen Besuch in diesem hoch interessanten Land zu denken. Also verbleiben uns noch die Aufnahmen. HG Ruedi