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SUMMARY:Cultural series (p.m): Lecture. Vietnam the land and children of dragons
DESCRIPTION:“The dragon symbolises strength and power. Thus\, in royal culture\, the word ‘dragon’ is the symbol of kings.  For Vietnamese people\, dragons are considered one of the most important cultural symbols as it is associated with the origins of the nation.” (extract from a Nhan Dan article on dragons https://en.nhandan.vn/dragon-in-vietnamese-culture-and-life-post133236.html) \nFVH delves into why and how Vietnamese culture and beliefs go hand in hand with the dragon.  Join Associate Professor\, Dr. Đinh Hồng Hải and Dr Trần Đoan Lâm as they explain the many facets of dragons of Vietnam from myths and legends\, to the dynastic dragons\, to their sacred importance and their place in Vietnamese history and culture. \n\nA New Approach to the Vietnamese Dragon Symbol\nThe Vietnamese Dragon and the Process of Sino-Indian Cultural Exchange\nThe Vietnamese Dragon Symbol and the Spirit of Independence in Đại Việt\nThe Vietnamese Dragon Symbol in Relation to Confucian Institutions and Buddhist Ideals\nThe Vietnamese Dragon as a National Symbol\n\nRSVP to Van phuongvan272@gmail.com (include mobile number) \nAmount VND 250\,000 pp includes donation to our hosts/venue and refreshments \nNumbers 8 to 20 pax \nVenue Dinh Lang Viet Space\, in the heart of the Trung Tu/Dang Van Ngu dormitory area.  For those not familiar with the venue detailed information will be sent to those confirmed on the event. \n \nPlease follow and like us:Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading...\n\n	Related\n
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