The provincial delegation offers incense in commemoration of the scholar and world cultural figure Le Quy Don.
On the morning of February 23, the Provincial Party Committee, the Provincial People's Council, the Provincial People's Committee, and the Provincial Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front respectfully offered incense in commemoration of the scholar and world cultural figure Le Quy Don at the Memorial Area in Le Quy Don commune.
The incense-offering ceremony saw the participation of: Comrade Nguyen Huu Nghia, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Comrade Pham Quang Ngoc, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Comrade Tran Quoc Toan, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front; Comrade Tran Quoc Van, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council. In the attendance were members of the Standing Board of the Provincial Party Committee; leaders of the Provincial People's Council, the Provincial People's Committee, the Provincial Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, the Provincial National Assembly Delegation; leaders of provincial departments and agencies, and Le Quy Don commune.
Provincial leaders and delegate offer incense in commemoration of the scholar and cultural figure Le Quy Don.
In a solemn and respectful atmosphere, provincial leaders and delegates respectfully offered incense, expressing their profound gratitude to the cultural figure, the outstanding son of Thai Binh province, and the great Vietnamese scholar of the 18th century...
Comrade Nguyen Huu Nghia, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, offers incense in commemoration of the scholar and cultural figure Le Quy Don.
Comrade Pham Quang Ngoc, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, offers incense in commemoration of the scholar and cultural figure Le Quy Don.
Comrade Tran Quoc Toan, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Thai Binh province, offers incense in commemoration of the scholar and cultural figure Le Quy Don.
Comrade Tran Quoc Van, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council, offers incense in commemoration of the scholar and cultural figure Le Quy Don.
The scholar Le Quy Don, whose childhood name was Le Danh Phuong, courtesy name Doan Hau, pen name Que Duong, was born on August 2, 1726, in Dien Ha village, Son Nam Ha district, now Dong Phu hamlet, Doc Lap commune, Hung Ha district, Thai Binh province (now Le Quy Don commune, Hung Yen province). From a young age, Le Quy Don was renowned for his studiousness, intelligence, and excellent memory, earning him the title of child prodigy. At the age of 5, he could read many poems from the Book of Poetry. By the age of 12, he had read all the historical texts of the Hundred Schools of Thought. At the age of 14, while studying in Thang Long (Hanoi) with his father, Le Quy Don had completed his studies of all the Confucian classics and history.
After passing the examinations, Le Quy Don was appointed to official position and held many important roles in the Le-Trinh court. His literary career was immense. He compiled numerous books encompassing most contemporary knowledge such as history, poetry, philosophy, classical commentary, and general classifications; among them are many works of great literary and historical value to this day, such as: Quan thu khao bien, Van dai loai ngu, Kien van tieu luc…
The renowned scholar Le Quy Don, with his intelligence and profound knowledge, left behind approximately 40 books covering most contemporary knowledge such as history, geography, poetry, numerous research works, interpretations, commentaries, and discussions of classical texts and ancient books, as well as many works of Nom poetry.
On October 31st, the 43rd session of the General Assembly of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), held in Samarkand, Republic of Uzbekistan, adopted a resolution honoring and participating in the commemoration of the 300th founding anniversary of the cultural figure Le Quy Don.
In a solemn and respectful atmosphere, the delegates offered incense to commemorate the scholar and cultural figure Le Quy Don; at the same time expressed their respect for his life, career, and contributions to the country and the nation.
