National Quintessence Spreads Through the Fragrance of Lotus and the Poetry of Kieu Within the age-old cultural flow of the Vietnamese nation, "The Tale of Kieu" by the great poet Nguyen Du is not merely a literary masterpiece, but also a profound mirror reflecting the soul, ethics, and noble qualities of the Vietnamese people through the virtues of "Filial Piety," "Love," "Talent," and "Virtue." The lotus flower – considered the national flower of Vietnam – is a symbol of noble beauty, strong vitality, and the indomitable spirit of the dialectical philosophy of "cause and effect" and the "unsullied soul" amidst a corrupt environment. The connection between the lotus flower and "The Tale of Kieu" is the intermingling of form and spirit, nature and culture, symbol and identity. The Connecting Heritage Journey – "Lotus and Kieu" is an invitation to return to our roots, to feel the sacred harmony between the pure symbol of the lotus flower and the cultural, ethical, and aesthetic beauty crystallized in "The Tale of Kieu." The journey is organized by Sen House Vietnam and FYT – Viet Lotus Travel with a series of special activities:
From 8:00AM – 12:00AM, May 23, 2025: Opening of the "Lotus & Kieu" Cultural Space at the Temple of Literature – Quoc Tu Giam
From May 23, 2025 to June 15, 2025 – Experience the "Lotus & Kieu" Cultural Space at the Temple of Literature – Quoc Tu Giam
From 8:30AM – 1:30PM, May 24, 2025 - Workshop "Lotus and Kieu – Art & Vietnamese Soul" connecting souls through tea meditation and artistic creation at the Vietnam National Museum of Literature
From 14:30PM to 21:00PM, May 26, 2025 - Enjoy Ca Tru singing, Kieu Xam (ballads), Kieu recitation, and interact with the descendants of the great poet Nguyen Du in his hometown of Nghi Xuan, Ha Tinh province.
These activities will offer those who love Vietnamese culture a journey to deeply appreciate the enduring values of "The Tale of Kieu" and the pure, noble beauty of the lotus flower – the quintessence of heaven and earth and the Vietnamese soul. Let's join the Organizing Committee – Van Mieu Cultural Center, the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Preservation Fund, Sen House Vietnam, and FYT – Viet Lotus to pay tribute to the heritage of "The Tale of Kieu" and the Lotus flower – considered the national flower of Vietnam, spreading national pride, and bringing the quintessence of Vietnamese culture to the world, leaving a lasting impression in everyone's heart with the pure fragrance of the lotus and the immortal verses of Kieu.
