Hanoi, Vietnam – Miss Grand International 2023 delegates wore elegant and beautiful traditional Vietnamese dress called Ao Dai. Today’s activity was sightseeing at the Văn Miếu – the Temple Of Literature was founded in 1070 at the time of Emperor Lý Thánh Tông. It has hosted the Imperial Academy, Vietnam’s first national university, from 1076 to 1779.
Temple of Literature
The Văn Miếu is one of several temples in Vietnam which is dedicated to Confucius, sages, and scholars. The temple is located to the south of the Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long. The various pavilions, halls, statues, and stelae of doctors are places where offering ceremonies, study sessions, and the strict exams of the Đại Việt took place. The temple is featured on the back of the 100,000 Vietnamese đồng banknote. Just before the Tết Vietnamese New Year celebration, calligraphists will assemble outside the temple and write wishes in Chữ Hán.
In addition, the Vietnamese artworks are given away as gifts or are used as home decorations for special occasions. Colorful and vibrant Ao Dai displayed the rich history, culture and heritage of Vietnam to the world.
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