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The Temple of Literature complex in Hanoi has two components: the actual Temple for worshipping Confucius and other sages and scholars, and the Imperial Academy for the education of royalty, later expanding to excellent students nationwide. The Temple was built in 1070. The Academy followed six years later, becoming the first national university of Vietnam. Before exams, students often visit the Temple to pray. It’s believed that touching the heads of the stone turtles bearing the name of past graduates would bring luck, though barriers have been put up because the heads were being worn down over centuries. Learn more: Hanoi tours
Another educated historical figure is memorialized in the Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum complex. “Uncle Hồ”, as he is affectionately known, was the statesman, writer, poet, and journalist who led Vietnam towards reunification and peace. This complex also has two parts: the Mausoleum for housing the preserved remains of the leader, and the Museum for chronicling his life from carefree childhood to revolutionary adulthood. Like the Temple, it’s a common destination for school trips, so children can learn about his life and deeds. Veterans and civilian survivors of the war also visit to pay homage, as one would to a deceased family member.
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Besides my unlimited passion for traveling, a professional tour guide for over a decade, I have been taking photographs since sitting at Hanoi of the University of Culture in the early 2000s. Photography started as a hobby but it was seriously taken due to my work relations and my significant passion for the beauty of our world, especially in Southeast Asian parts such as Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar.
Within a few years of taking photographs, my works began to be recognized by many reliable international publications such as AFAR Travel, The Times, and The Daily Telegraph newspaper. In addition, I continuously add to my growing profile by winning numerous major awards: 3rd Position of The Independent Photographer 2018, 1st Position of Amateur Photographer of the year 2018, Grand Prize Winner of the AFAR Travel Photography 2019, and a Gold Award of San Francisco Bay International Photography 2020.
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