The first place the delegation set foot on was Nguyen Van Linh Square - where the statue of the General Secretary is located, whose name is closely associated with the revolution in South Vietnam, the cause of national liberation, national reunification as well as the cause of national renewal.
Next, the delegation offered incense at Xich Dang Temple of Literature, also known as Hung Yen Temple of Literature, an important relic in the Pho Hien Relic Complex. This is a place to honor education, becoming a symbol of Hung Yen culture and civilization. The Temple of Literature campus covers nearly 6 hectares, in front is Vac lagoon, next to Van lake to the west. The whole view of the construction items is arranged synchronously and seamlessly. The most valuable artifacts are the 9 steles of Xich Dang Temple of Literature, of which 8 were established in the 3rd year of Dong Khanh (1888) and one was established in the 18th year of Bao Dai (1943). On the stone steles are recorded the names of the Dai Khoa graduates (of the two provinces of Hung Yen and Thai Binh) of the Tran, Mac, Le, and Nguyen dynasties. In addition, the two stone bells and gongs of Xich Dang Temple of Literature are also ancient relics cast in the 18th century.
Leaving Xich Dang Temple of Literature, the delegation offered incense at Chua Chuong Pagoda located on Van Mieu Street, Hien Nam Ward, Hung Yen City. Chua Chuong Hung Yen is a unique architectural and artistic relic, belonging to the famous Pho Hien Relic Complex. With its long history, beautiful architecture and unique system of ancient statues, Chua Chuong has become an attractive spiritual tourist destination.
The delegation also offered incense at Tran Temple - the temple worshiping Tran Hung Dao - a famous national hero, thereby expressing the immortal morality of "When eating the fruit, remember the one who planted the tree" of our people from the past to the present. After that, the delegation offered incense at Mau Temple located on the bank of Ban Nguyet Lake with a charming landscape, calm blue water, shady green trees all around, Mau Temple relic (Quang Trung ward - Hung Yen city), a purely Vietnamese architectural work, a historical and cultural relic close to the people.
The last stop the group visited was the Ancestral Longan Tree - the ancestral longan tree is over 400 years old, located at Hien Pagoda (Pho Hien, Hung Yen) is a strong proof of the origin of the Hung Yen specialty longan variety today.
The members of the School's Alumni Association had an interesting day of experience and discovery of the historical and cultural relics of Hung Yen. "First Kinh Ky, Second Pho Hien" is not wrong when people talk about Pho Hien, Hung Yen - a place that was once extremely bustling and bustling for foreign traders. Nowadays, Pho Hien is no longer as bustling and bustling as before, instead it is a quiet, nostalgic atmosphere, evoking a sense of peace for those who visit. The exchange and field trip to learn about the history and culture of Hung Yen left many beautiful impressions and emotions in each member. The members expressed their wishes that the School's Alumni Association and the School's Trade Union will continue to support the Alumni Association to maintain and have more meaningful visits and exchanges.
Below are some pictures from the tour.
