Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: 100 bronze drums on display at Hanoi’s Temple of Literature

Sunday, September 12, 2010

100 bronze drums on display at Hanoi’s Temple of Literature - VIETNAM IN PHOTOS

100 bronze drums cast by artisans from the central province of Thanh Hoa were brought to the Van Mieu (Temple of Literature) on August 29. The drums will be showcased at the temple until September 3.

Thanh Hoa presents 100 bronze drums to Hanoi

Thanh Hoa to cast bronze drum, sword as presents for General Giap

The 1000th anniversary of Thang Long - Hanoi

Each van carries three drums to the Temple of Literature

The logo of Hanoi’s 1000th anniversary on a drum.

The largest bronze drum

This special drum has 1000 dragons...

... turtles and...

... toads.

Police officers and workers take this advantage to take photo with bronze drums.

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“I can’t say what made me fall in love with Vietnam - that a woman’s voice can drug you; that everything is so intense. The colors, the taste, even the rain. Nothing like the filthy rain in London. They say whatever you’re looking for, you will find here. They say you come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived. The smell: that’s the first thing that hits you, promising everything in exchange for your soul. And the heat. Your shirt is straightaway a rag. You can hardly remember your name, or what you came to escape from. But at night, there’s a breeze. The river is beautiful. You could be forgiven for thinking there was no war; that the gunshots were fireworks; that only pleasure matters. A pipe of opium, or the touch of a girl who might tell you she loves you. And then, something happens, as you knew it would. And nothing can ever be the same again.”
― Graham Greene, The Quiet American

Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.