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The audience was immersed in a captivating light show that brought to life the country’s rich heritage and cultural legacy. The show, a creative and emotional retelling of the historical tale of the Van Mieu (Temple of Literature), offered a unique and memorable experience. To enhance the impact, a 3D mapping film, “Historical Books in Stone,” was presented at the Temple of Literature on the evening of November 28. This film served as a powerful visual aid, highlighting the cultural and historical significance of the temple’s unique national relic. The light show, a creative and emotional retelling of the Temple of Literature’s historical tale. Photo: Ngo Minh/The Hanoi Times At the heart of the show was the journey of a tortoise, symbolizing knowledge and wisdom, in search of the hidden values and stories engraved on the 82 doctorate steles. As the tortoise delved deeper, it discovered that each stele held a unique tale about the exams and the scholars who had achieved...

Hanoi witnessed a surge of excitement as nearly 500 tourists, the vanguard of a massive 5,500-strong contingent from India, touched down in Vietnam, marking the largest MICE group ever from the country to visit the S-shaped nation. Rolling Out the Red Carpet for the Massive MICE Group Indian tourists embarked on their journey in Hanoi by visiting the Temple of Literature. Photo: Hoai Nam/ The Hanoi Times As per a VietTravel report to the Hanoi Tourism Department, the 5,500-strong Indian delegation will arrive in smaller batches from August 27 to September 7. These visitors are employees of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., hailing from diverse countries, predominantly India. They are classified as high-spending tourists, and their services were booked two to three months in advance. The company is owned by one of India’s top five billionaires, who is also part of this traveling group. The Indian tourist group is exploring Vietnam as per a carefully crafted itinerar...

Hanoi’s Temple of Literature is currently hosting a vibrant exhibition titled “Joyful Mid-Autumn Stories,” capturing the essence of the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival until September 21.  The ongoing exhibition at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi captivates visitors with its artistic celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Photo: Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam Center for Cultural and Scientific Activities   This exhibition showcases 47 captivating illustrations by emerging Vietnamese and international artists, providing a unique window into their private worlds. Each artwork offers a distinct interpretation, memory, and story about the Mid-Autumn Festival, creating a diverse and engaging showcase. According to Dr. Le Xuan Kieu, Director of the Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam Center for Cultural and Scientific Activities , the exhibition aims to entertain and enrich the fall trip to Hanoi for all visitors. “We believe this exhibition helps spread traditional Vietnamese cultur...