In celebration of the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2, and on the occasion of the 995th anniversary of Van Mieu (1075-2025) and the 950th anniversary of Quoc Tu Giam (1076-2026), the Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam Cultural and Scientific Activities Center, in coordination with the Binh Dinh Provincial Museum, organized the thematic exhibition “Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam and Education – Examinations in Vietnam.”
Delegates cutting the ribbon to open the exhibition
This is a meaningful cultural activity that contributes to spreading the enduring values of the tradition of respect for learning, reverence for teachers, and esteem for talent – spiritual foundations that shape the character and identity of the Vietnamese nation.
The exhibition presents a comprehensive overview of the formation and development of Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam, a sacred symbol of the Vietnamese tradition of respect for learning and reverence for teachers. The exhibited materials were carefully selected from hundreds of valuable sources, providing an overview of the education and examination system during the monarchical period, honoring eminent scholars who contributed to laying the academic foundations of the country, and reflecting contemporary efforts in preserving and promoting the values of the site.
Delegates and soldiers visiting the exhibition
In addition, the exhibition dedicates a separate space to introducing the examination tradition of Binh Dinh Province – a land renowned as both a “martial land” and a “land of learning.” Through artifacts, documents, and portraits of historical figures, visitors have the opportunity to learn about scholars originating from the locality and their outstanding contributions to the history of education and state administration in Vietnam.
Exhibition space at the Binh Dinh Provincial Museum
Valuable documents displayed at the Exhibition
One of the distinctive highlights of this exhibition is the design of the display space inspired by the folk game Ho Bai Choi, a representative intangible cultural heritage of humanity. Instead of using traditional information panels, the contents are vividly presented on “cards” modeled after those used in the Bai Choi game. This approach helps visitors easily access and remember historical information, while subtly honoring the distinctive cultural characteristics of the people of Binh Dinh.
The exhibition space designed with inspiration from the folk game Ho Bai Choi
Ms. Nguyen Lien Huong – Deputy Director of the Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam Cultural and Scientific Activities Center, speaking at the opening ceremony
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ms. Nguyen Lien Huong, Deputy Director of the Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam Cultural and Scientific Activities Center, stated: “Through this exhibition, we hope to bring to the people of Binh Dinh, especially the younger generation, a vivid and comprehensive perspective on Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam, a place that embodies the spirit of respect for learning, reverence for teachers, and the aspiration to rise through knowledge of our forebears. Thereby, the exhibition contributes to nurturing a spirit of learning, preserving cultural identity, and awakening a love for history and culture, so that today’s young generation can see themselves in that journey and continue it with their own aspirations in the flow of a new era.”
Some activities within the framework of the Exhibition
The exhibition is held at the Binh Dinh Provincial Museum from June 30, 2025 to July 31, 2025.
Thai Hoa