Vietnamese Party General Secretary, French President visit Vietnam’s first national university
At the main courtyard of the Temple of Literature, Party General Secretary To Lam, French President Macron and their spouses enjoyed Hue royal court music performances.
Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly invited French President Emmanuel Macron and his spouse Brigitte Macron to visit the Temple of Literature – Quoc Tu Giam, Vietnam’s first national university, to learn about Vietnamese culture, as part of their state visit to Vietnam on May 26.
The Temple of Literature – Quoc Tu Giam, built in 1070, educated generations of talented scholars from the Ly to the Le dynasties, who made significant contributions to the nation’s development.
The historical, cultural, and scholarly values embodied in this relic site serve as a reflection of Vietnam’s long-standing traditions of learning, respect for teachers, and reverence for talent. The site preserves many valuable artifacts and documents, including 82 stone steles honouring doctoral laureates, recognised by UNESCO as “World Documentary Heritage.”
At the main courtyard of the Temple of Literature, General Secretary Lam, French President Macron and their spouses enjoyed Hue royal court music performances.
They then viewed a photo exhibition highlighting key milestones in the relationship between the two countries.
President Macron expressed his admiration for Vietnam’s long-standing culture, education, and deep respect for learning. He praised the Temple of Literature – Quoc Tu Giam as a symbol of Vietnam’s reverence for scholarship and a unique embodiment of the nation’s cultural and intellectual legacy.
Lam’s invitation for the French leader to visit the Temple of Literature – Quoc Tu Giam and experience Vietnam’s traditional cultural and artistic values held special significance, as cultural and educational cooperation is one of the most prominent areas in the bilateral relationship and also a highlight of the President’s state visit to Vietnam.
Party General Secretary To Lam (second from left) and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly (far left), and French President Emmanuel Macron and his spouse Brigitte Macron pose for a photo at the Temple of Literature – Quoc Tu Giam (Photo: VNA)
