Temple of Literature (Confucius Temple) in Hanoi was first built in 1070 by Vietnamese emperor Ly Thanh Tong who advocated Confucianism. All members of the imperial house throughout Vietnamese history have studied here since then. [Photo from Vietnamese media]

Students dry lucky characters "Deng Ke (Pass the exam)" in the Temple of Literature in Vietnam. Nowadays, before the college entrance examination (gaokao), many students in Vietnam will go to the Temple of Literature to pray for good luck, and beg for lucky characters from "Mr Calligraphy" in the temple. [Photo from Vietnamese media]