The cultural heritage of Tran Bien

The ancient land of Tran Bien is considered the starting point of the Southern region of Vietnam. The construction of the Tran Bien Temple of Literature (in 1715) – the first temple of literature in the Southern region – to honor Confucius reflected a culture of scholarly pursuit. Having weathered many historical ups and downs, the Tran Bien Temple of Literature now stands majestically on a large plot of land in Buu Long ward, Bien Hoa city, Dong Nai province.

With its spacious grounds and abundant greenery, Tran Bien Temple of Literature boasts numerous architectural structures that honor the traditional cultural values ​​of studiousness and respect for teachers.

This structure, built in the style of the Temple of Literature in Hanoi , includes the main temple, side halls, and a ceremonial courtyard... reflecting the tradition of respecting teachers and valuing talent, creating a cultural heritage of Southern Vietnam.

Tran Bien Temple of Literature, with its many architectural structures, honors the traditional cultural values ​​of studiousness and respect for teachers. A distinctive feature of the Southern region is the large Tinh Quang lake.

Standing out amidst the spacious, tree-filled surroundings are the curved roofs, covered with turquoise glazed tiles. From the Temple of Literature gate, one proceeds in sequence to the traditional Tran Bien - Dong Nai stele house, Khue Van Cac pavilion, Tinh Quang lake, the triple-arched gate, the second stele house dedicated to Confucius, and finally the large main temple. Here stands a large stele inscribed with the words: "Talented people are the lifeblood of the nation."

Entering through the triple-arched gate, you'll find the shrine dedicated to Confucius, and finally, the large main temple.

The main temple is built in the traditional three-bay, two-wing style, painted in red and gold, with a tiled floor and couplets hanging on the pillars. In the central bay is an altar dedicated to President Ho Chi Minh , and on the wall is a bronze drum symbolizing Vietnamese culture and the Hung Kings. To the left of the temple are shrines dedicated to prominent Vietnamese cultural figures such as Chu Van An, Nguyen Trai, Nguyen Binh Khiem, and Le Quy Don. To the right are shrines dedicated to prominent figures from Southern Vietnam such as Vo Truong Toan, Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Trinh Hoai Duc, Ngo Nhan Tinh, Le Quang Dinh, Bui Huu Nghia, and Nguyen Thong. Notably, this shrine displays 18 kg of soil and 18 liters of water brought from Hung Temple, symbolizing the Hung Kings, the origin of the Vietnamese nation.

In the main church, in the central section, there is an altar dedicated to President Ho Chi Minh.

Tran Bien Temple of Literature is classified as a national historical site.

Tran Bien Temple of Literature is not only a source of pride for the Southeast region of Vietnam regarding the nation's tradition of studious culture, but it is also a place for extracurricular education and an attractive cultural destination for tourists, thanks to its spacious, airy, and tranquil atmosphere, with a beauty that is both ancient and elegant.

Tran Nguyen performed

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