The Temple of Literature in Hanoi is one of Vietnam’s most well-known historical sites. Once a center of education, it remains an important cultural landmark today. Here’s more from our reporter, Werawan Boonmee.
From 2023 to 2024, there was a 35% increase in Australian travelers heading to Vietnam. The nation was the ninth most popular destination of Australian travelers last year, when almost 450,000 Australians visited. That was an increase of almost 80% on the figures from a decade ago
The 3D mapping show “History in Stone Steles” is not only a unique highlight of the night tour at Hanoi’s Temple of Literature but also affirms the role of modern technology in creatively reviving heritage values in a way that resonates with today’s younger generation.
Held from March 26 to 31 at the Temple of Literature, Hanoi Art Fair 2025 — themed “Colorful Village of Arts” — brings together 12 artists and creative studios, transforming the historic site into a vibrant hub for contemporary works with the goal of making art more accessible to the public.
Held from March 26 to 31 at the Temple of Literature, Hanoi Art Fair 2025 — themed “Colorful Village of Arts” — brings together 12 artists and creative studios, transforming the historic site into a vibrant hub for contemporary works with the goal of making art more accessible to the public.
Co-organised by 12 artists and art studios in collaboration with the Centre for Cultural and Scientific Activities of Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam, the fair seeks to inspire creativity and make the arts more accessible to the public.
The vibrant Five Moc Villages Festival – a unique cultural heritage – has returned, bringing together the communal temples of Giap Nhat, Quan Nhan, and Cu Chinh in a solemn procession to Phung Khoang Village. Behind this year’s success were the passionate efforts of young volunteers quietly contributing to preserving and promoting traditional values.
On the morning of February 27, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited the Van Mieu–Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) historical site in Hanoi, which is Vietnam’s first university, built nearly 1,000 years ago.
The Spring Calligraphy Festival 2025 opened at Hanoi’s Temple of Literature on January 23, welcoming the Lunar New Year with vibrant displays of calligraphy, traditional art, and cultural heritage.
Every artwork in the “Thien Quang” exhibition is inspired by the cultural essence, traditional crafts, and artistic motifs rooted in the rich heritage of ancient Thang Long. These creations are brought to life through a luminous interplay of light.
State President Luong Cuong and Cambodian King Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneat Norodom Sihamoni toured Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) in Hanoi and enjoyed Vietnam’s tea there on November 29, as part of the King’s state visit.
A delegation of the Armenian National Assembly (NA) led by its President Alen Simonyan paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi on November 19 as part of their official visit to Vietnam.
Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malaysia Tan Sri Dato' Johari Bin Abdul, his spouse, and a delegation from the Malaysian lower house paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi on October 23.
The 19th annual "Hanoi in me" photo exhibition is underway in the Center for Cultural and Scientific Activities at the Temple of Literature. Let’s take a look!
A calligraphy exhibition featuring over 100 pieces is currently being held at the Temple of Literature, marking the 70th anniversary of Hanoi's Liberation (October 10) and in anticipation of Vietnam Heritage Day.
Nearly 800 works of calligraphy integrated with light technology are on display in an exhibition that is taking place at the special national relic, the Temple of Literature in Hanoi.
The Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day (April 21) will open at the Temple of Literature on the evening of April 17, serving readers with good books, and spreading reading culture, according to Nguyen Nguyen, Director of the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC)’s Authority of Publication, Printing and Distribution.
Speaker of the Parliament of Finland Jussi Halla-aho on March 26 visited the Temple of Literature, a special national relic, and Hoa Lo prison relic in Hanoi.
