Spouses of Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian, Thai Prime Ministers tour Hanoi’s Temple of Literature
WVR - Spouse of the Prime Minister of Vietnam Dao Thi Bich Thuy, along with the spouses of the Prime Ministers of Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand, visited and interacted at the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam.
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| The spouse of the Prime Minister of Vietnam, Dao Thi Bich Thuy, along with the spouses of the Prime Ministers of Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand, visited and interacted at the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam. |
On the morning of June 8, within the framework of the official visit to Vietnam and participation in the ASEAN Future Forum 2026 by the high-level delegation from the Lao People's Democratic Republic, the Kingdom of Cambodia, and the Kingdom of Thailand, Madam Dao Thi Bich Thuy, the spouse of the Prime Minister of Vietnam, along with Madam Vandara Siphandone, spouse of the Prime Minister of Laos; Madam Pich Chamony, spouse of the Prime Minister of Cambodia; and Madam Thananon Niramit, spouse of the Prime Minister of Thailand, visited and engaged in activities at the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam.
Joining them were Madan Tran Lan Phuong, Standing Vice President of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Women's Union; Madam Le Nguyet Anh, spouse of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam; Mrs. Kheng Sanvada, spouse of the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cambodia; Madam Khan Manida, spouse of the Minister in charge of the Civil Aviation Authority of Cambodia; and Madam Varaporn Phuangketkeow, spouse of the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand.
Madam Weeree Thitipoonya, spouse of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, and Madam Latana Siharaj, Deputy Chief of Mission of Laos to Vietnam, also participated in this cultural exchange activity.
At the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam, expressing her delight at meeting the spouses of the Prime Ministers of Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand, Madam Dao Thi Bich Thuy believed that this activity not only provides an opportunity to learn more about each other's countries, people, and cultures but also contributes to fostering friendship, closeness, and trust among the peoples of these nations.
Madam Dao Thi Bich Thuy shared that Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand are close neighboring countries, sharing the rich cultural space of Southeast Asia. All countries value family, hospitality, community solidarity, and respect for human values. These similarities create a natural empathy, bringing the peoples of these countries closer together.
In recent years, the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand have been continuously strengthened and developed across various fields. Besides the efforts of leaders and relevant agencies, people-to-people exchanges and cultural connection activities play a crucial role in fostering understanding, trust, and affection among the nations.
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| The four spouses took a commemorative photo at the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam. |
During the program, the spouses and the delegation visited and received an overview of the history, space, architecture, and significant values of the special national relic site, the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam, which is considered the cradle of the nation's education and a symbol of Vietnam's tradition of valuing education and respecting teachers for nearly a thousand years.
At the "Si Tu 3 - Chuyen Si Tu" exhibition space, located in the Thai Hoc House within the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam, the spouses and the delegation were introduced to the "Garden of Scholars" art installation, created from traditional handmade materials such as bamboo, do paper, conical hats, and rattan weaving; where the past and present intersect, creating new cultural flows, transforming the historical relic site of the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam into a meeting point connecting all generations who love history and national culture.
Following the cultural stories at the exhibition, the spouses engaged with artisans and directly experienced some traditional crafts such as painting patterns on conical hats, hand embroidery, and silk weaving. These close experiences helped the foreign guests better appreciate the beauty of traditional crafts, the skillfulness of the Vietnamese people, and the vitality of cultural values preserved through many generations.
Before concluding the program, the spouses of the Prime Ministers of Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand expressed their joy and sincere gratitude for the warm, thoughtful, and heartfelt reception from the spouse of the Prime Minister of Vietnam for the delegation of spouses from these countries.
The spouses also emphasized that through this visit to the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam, the delegation of spouses of the three countries' Prime Ministers felt the hospitality and friendliness of the Vietnamese people; helping to better understand the culture, the spirit of valuing education, and the distinctive cultural features and regional cultures of Vietnam. This contributes to further deepening the solidarity and connection between Vietnam and Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand.
Madam Dao Thi Bich Thuy hopes that the good feelings nurtured from such sincere meetings as today will contribute to deepening mutual understanding, enhancing cultural connections, and laying a favourable foundation for the friendship between Vietnam and neighboring countries.
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