Friday 7 May 2010
Temple of Literature (continued 01)
The Khue Van Pavilion, located in the temple concourse, contains 83 stone stelae which bear the names of successful candidates in national examinations held over a period of 300 years (1484-1787), whilst artefacts on display in various buildings illustrate the history of the temple.Temple of Literature
Hanoi's largest and most important temple complex was founded in 1070 by the Ly dynasty in honour of Confucius. By the 15th century the temple had become an important centre for the training of the mandarin class and it remained the spiritual and intellectual centre of the kingdom until well into the 18th century. Despite the removal of the royal court to Hue in 1802, Confucian examinations continued at the temple until the early years of the 20th century, when they were stopped by the French in response to the emergence of the mandarins as an increasingly hostile force to colonialism.
Viet people (continued 01)
By the railway, near the border with China.jpg)
Male students of Buoi school
Smoking opium
A family
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