The “Thang Long Imperial Academy” Exhibition

Through a system of images, documents, and display spaces, the exhibition introduces to the public the 950-year historical journey of the formation and development of the Imperial Academy, while highlighting the typical values of Vietnam’s educational tradition, from the tradition of fondness for learning and the spirit of respecting teachers and honoring the moral way to the idea of valuing talented people. The choice of the Ba Kieu Temple Flower Garden, in the open space beside Hoan Kiem Lake, to organize the exhibition expresses the desire to bring heritage closer to the public, creating opportunities for historical, cultural, and educational values to be vividly present in contemporary life.

A highlight of the exhibition is the installation space of wooden horse statues from the traditional craft village of Y Yen. Associated with the ceremony of returning in glory to pay homage to ancestors, the horse image evokes academic achievements, the pride of scholars upon achieving fame, and the moral principle of looking back to one’s roots. Through the language of artistic installation, traditional imagery is expressed in a new approach, creating a connection between cultural heritage, historical memory, and contemporary creativity.