{"id":714418,"date":"2024-05-29T10:27:10","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T04:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=714418"},"modified":"2024-05-29T10:27:10","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T04:57:10","slug":"temple-of-literature-in-vietnam-venerating-scholars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/temple-of-literature-in-vietnam\/","title":{"rendered":"Temple Of Literature In Vietnam Venerating Scholars"},"content":{"rendered":"

Built-in 1070 during the reign of Emperor Ly Thanh Tong, the Temple of Literature in Vietnam<\/strong> is a sanctuary of education and an international symbol of Hanoi. The Temple of Literature in Hanoi, Vietnam, is also called Van Mieu. Initially, the venue served as a school wherein the emperor, crown prince, and court officials were educated. The Temple of Literature in Vietnam is also a sanctuary of Confucius, honouring outstanding scholars and recognising great educational contributions. Teeming with history, the Temple of Literature in Hanoi symbolises Vietnam’s rich past, present, and future.<\/em><\/p>\n

Cultural And Educational Significance Of The Temple<\/h2>\n
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In Vietnamese historical tradition, the Temple of Literature has significant cultural meaning. The Temple of Literature in Hanoi, with its various unique structures and spaces, is one of the most important works of ancient Vietnamese architecture. It is a rare case of a complex of historical, architectural and scenic sites that cannot be compared with any similar work in Vietnam.<\/p>\n

It is the place to conduct research and consultancy for UNESCO and the world to investigate and study the famous literature in Vietnam. The temple of the famous literature in Vietnam is inscribed on the list of UNESCO Cultural Documentary Heritage. For a culture vulture this place is a heaven on earth.
\nTip:<\/strong> Photography is permitted, but do not use flash in areas that may be sensitive and keep in mind other people trying to visit the place.<\/p>\n

Must Read:<\/strong> Heritage Sites In Vietnam<\/a><\/p>\n

Five Elements Theory<\/h2>\n
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In the belief of human beings, the Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water) are the elements from which all things in the world were created and are closely related. The relations of the Five Elements are explained by the five different actions of Metal (killing, cooperating, controlling, destructing, giving birth), married to produce all things.<\/p>\n

The Temple of Literature in Vietnam is an example that also follows that theory, as it was an important architectural site of feudal capital. It is a place of the most sacred space that the kings made for Confucius and his vestiges. It contains all the classic Vietnamese literature.<\/p>\n

The Five Courtyards<\/h2>\n
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The Temple of Literature in Vietnam is a temple of Confucius, and thus a temple of Confucianism. This is widely considered to be Vietnam\u2019s first national university. The temple was first constructed in 1070, and it provides a very interesting look at what the training of scholars looked like during this period. The entire complex is rather large, and broken up into five separate courtyards.<\/p>\n