Temple of Literature - Imperial Academy: Solemn traditional literary procession

In the solemn space of the special national relic of Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam, Nhan My school organized a procession and incense offering ceremony to the saints and sages. This is an activity to celebrate Vietnamese Teachers' Day (November 20) and Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Day (November 23).

In the early morning sunlight still covered with mist, the procession from Van Lake entered the inner temple, the brilliant flags mixed with the ceremonial music, making the ancient space seem to come alive after centuries. In the middle of Dai Thanh Palace yard, each flap of the ceremonial dress was flat, the fragrant incense wafted lightly in the wind, creating a sacred and solemn scene. Thereby, showing the enduring vitality of tradition and the profound beauty of the "sacred temple of learning" in the heart of Hanoi .

The ceremony not only recreates traditional rituals, but also shows gratitude to the wise and talented, sending a message to the younger generation to continue to preserve and foster the tradition of learning, cultivating personality and intelligence.

Scene of the procession at the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam.

The colorful flags combined with the ceremonial music created a solemn atmosphere.

The solemn procession entered the inner area of ​​Dai Thanh temple.

At Dai Thanh Palace, people lined up respectfully to perform the Confucian incense offering ceremony.

The Confucian incense offering ceremony is performed according to traditional rituals.

The offerings show respect to ancestors.

The ceremony is an occasion to pay tribute to the ancestors and foster a tradition of studiousness.

CONG DAT - MANH QUAN

Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/van-hoa/doi-song/van-mieu-quoc-tu-giam-long-trong-le-ruoc-van-truyen-thong-1012242