The Spirit of the World ( On and Off)
Enjoying History
Well, I'm not sure these little guys really are. Perhaps they are just enjoying being off on their own and away from their classmates who were on an excursion. But the important thing is that they are seeing a part of the history of Ha Noi.
This is the citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The complex has a complicated history, dating back to the 11th Century. Later, it was the residence of the monarchs of Vietnam until the capital city was moved to Hue.
While in Ha Noi, I felt the influence of its neighbor to the north, China, when looking at the historical sites and the lay out of the city. Ha Noi was at the crossroads between the Chinese culture and the ancient Champa kingdom which encompassed most of the area of modern day Vietnam. You will see an example of the Champa culture later.
Enjoying History
Well, I'm not sure these little guys really are. Perhaps they are just enjoying being off on their own and away from their classmates who were on an excursion. But the important thing is that they are seeing a part of the history of Ha Noi.
This is the citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The complex has a complicated history, dating back to the 11th Century. Later, it was the residence of the monarchs of Vietnam until the capital city was moved to Hue.
While in Ha Noi, I felt the influence of its neighbor to the north, China, when looking at the historical sites and the lay out of the city. Ha Noi was at the crossroads between the Chinese culture and the ancient Champa kingdom which encompassed most of the area of modern day Vietnam. You will see an example of the Champa culture later.