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Hanoitimes - Confucian relic sites are
an indispensable component of Hanoi’s cultural heritage system, illustrating
the traditional fondness for learning in the capital city.
According
to the latest statistics, Hanoi is home to 201 Confucian relic sites, mostly
temples and places of worship dedicated to scholars including Van Mieu (the
Temple of Literature); 83 of which have been ranked nationally.
In the
past 14 years since the Law on Culture Heritage came into effect in 2001,
historic and cultural relic systems in the capital have been restored and
embellished.
Hanoi has
proposed ranking an additional 450 historical, cultural relic sites nationally,
including 47 temples dedicated to ancient scholars.
Deputy
Head of the Hanoi relic sites management board Nguyen Thi Thuy said 15
Confucian relics have been restored in recent years thanks to the Law.
The
management board reviewed the status of the Confucian relic sites in the
capital between 2013 and 2014, selecting those to receive upgrades and
improvements, she noted.
Localities
home to Confucian relic sites have been asked to collect and supplement
relevant documents and objects such as epitaphs, royal ordinances, family
records, and ancient books to increase the value of the vestiges.
As one of
the most important Confucian symbols of the country, the Van Mieu (Temple of
Literature) and Quoc Tu Giam (Vietnam’s first National University) have been
notably maintained.
From 2013
to early 2015, the Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam’s Scientific and Cultural Activities
Centre completed project upgrades to the Thai Hoc house, the Bell house, the
Drum house and the shelters of the doctoral steles, said Deputy Director Nguyen
Thi Luan.
According
to Associate Professor Dr Nguyen Quoc Hung from the Vietnam Institute of
Culture and Arts Studies (VICAS), Confucian relic sites receive due attention
from organisations and individuals, especially from schools and families.
Localities
and families often hold ceremonies to pay tribute to the ancient scholars with
high marks on their royal examination and organise study promotion activities
at Confucian relic sites, he cited as examples.
The Van
Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam’s Scientific and Cultural Activities Centre hosts a number of
activities annually to draw students to the sites and works with other agencies
to build a heritage education promotion programme.
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