11/25/2009

vietnam-hanoi



Ho Chi Minh is revered by most Vietnamese. In Hanoi, there is a " Ho Chi Minh area " that consists of the mausoleum, the Governor General's house, the Stilt House, and the Ho Chi Minh Museum.



The Hồ Chí Minh Museum. Dedicated to the writings and philosophy of Hồ Chí Minh, it's surprising how modest and common-sensical he was, speaking a lot about learning from mistakes. After 1969, his writings became a bit more strident.


The oldest university in Vietnam, dating from 1070. Yes, the water is green.


Stone stellae

with the names of successful doctoral candidates. The turtle is an animal which symbolizes the scholar.
In those days, these were diplomas - a bit big to hang on the wall.




The inner sanctum.

How far you go into the temple has to do with your achievement as a scholar. They made an exception in my case.

 
 

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