Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam receives the wood painting "Returning home in glory to pay respect to ancestors"

On the occasion of the 71st anniversary of the Liberation Day of the Capital, on October 10, the Center for Cultural and Scientific Activities of the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam held a ceremony to receive the wooden painting "Vinh quy bai to" - a gift honoring the tradition of studiousness and the morality of respecting teachers.

The wooden painting "Vinh quy bai to" was presented by the City Party Committee - People's Council - People's Committee - Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hanoi . The event is not only a meaningful cultural activity to celebrate the traditional day of the Capital, but also contributes to honoring the spirit of studiousness and respect for teachers of the Vietnamese people.

The painting is located at the Front Hall, Thai Hoc. This is a unique work of scale, achieving two Vietnamese records: The largest hand-carved Vinh quy bai to painting on a single block of wood in Vietnam and the Vinh quy bai to wooden painting with the largest number of people in Vietnam, marking the creative effort and aspiration to honor the tradition of studiousness of the Vietnamese people.

Delegates attending the ceremony

The work "Vinh quy bai to" is made from rare Cam wood, with dimensions of 8m33 long, 1m70 wide, 16cm thick. The painting vividly depicts the journey of the imperial examination - from childhood studying with the Teacher, to the Luu Chong to take the Huong exam, then to the capital to take the Hoi exam, the Dinh exam, to have his name on the Golden Board and to be granted the King's Grace to return to the village during the Vinh quy ceremony.

Hanoi city leaders presented the wooden painting "Vinh quy bai to" to the Center for Cultural and Scientific Activities of Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam.

The composition of the painting follows the artistic principle of "Dynamic Qi", making the procession resemble a winding Dragon - a symbol associated with the name Thang Long - Hanoi. The landscape and characters are elaborately depicted based on the novel Leu Chong by writer Ngo Tat To, with the appearance of all ancient social classes: Scholar, Farmer, Worker, Merchant - Fisherman, Woodcutter, Farmer, Shepherd. In particular, the images of Ngo Mon, Thai Hoa Palace, Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam, Khue Van Cac, village gate, banyan tree, well, communal house yard... blend in the bustling festival atmosphere, creating a vivid wooden epic.

Director of the Center for Cultural and Scientific Activities of the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam Le Xuan Kieu spoke at the ceremony

Not only is it an honor for the successful individual, the Vinh Quy Bai To Ceremony is also a symbol of Vietnamese morality: Respecting teachers; Piety; Village solidarity; aspiration to serve the country; Honoring learning; Encouraging talents to contribute their strength to the nation... In folklore, the image of "Vinh Quy Bai To" is also considered a shining example to honor learning and cherish learners.

Sharing about the meaning of the work, artisan Bui Trong Lang said: "This is the clearest and most passionate voice for our lifelong aspiration: through wood paintings, to convey and honor the country's culture, marking the immortal quintessential values ​​in the flow of national history."

A corner of the wood painting "Returning home in glory to pay respect to ancestors"

Speaking at the ceremony, Director of the Center for Cultural and Scientific Activities of the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam Le Xuan Kieu shared that the Center is very honored, proud and deeply aware of the great spiritual value of the work Vinh quy bai to. Placing the wooden painting "Vinh quy bai to" at Thai Hoc House, Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam has a particularly profound meaning. This is the most important educational and cultural space of Thang Long - Hanoi, a place to honor talents, promote learning and preserve the tradition of Vietnamese Confucianism. The work has become a highlight in the space of the Front Hall of Thai Hoc House, helping the public - especially the younger generation - better understand the ethics of learning, respecting teachers and the aspiration to serve the country.

Ceremony scene

The presence of the work at Thai Hoc House in the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam relic site has a special meaning, as a reminder of the value of intelligence and the tradition of studiousness. At the same time, it affirms the mission of the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam in preserving and promoting cultural heritage, encouraging learning, arousing the spirit of studiousness, and nurturing talents for the nation../.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/van-mieu-quoc-tu-giam-don-nhan-tac-pham-tranh-go-vinh-quy-bai-to-20251010093931739.htm