Hanoi to restore cultural values of lake in Temple of Literature complex
The management centre of the Temple of Literature in Hanoi has announced a plan to restore the cultural values of a lake known as Literature Lake as part of this special national site, the Nhan dan newspaper reported.
Literature Lake, part of the Temple of Literature complex in Hanoi (Photo: nhandan.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) - The management centre of the Temple of Literature inHanoi has announced a plan to restore the cultural values of a lake known asLiterature Lake as part of this special national site, the Nhan dan newspaperreported.
The Literature Lake is an important part of the Hanoi Temple of Literature,covering a total area of 12,000 square metres, including the water area,surrounding gardens, and an island in the heart of the lake called Kim Chau.
Under the plan, the management will kick off a project this month to restore anow-defunct pavilion on the islet.
Due to the ravages of time, this space has been deserted, invaded andencroached multiple times throughout history, making the preservation workparticularly difficult.
Since 2006, the lake has been transferred to the management of the Temple ofLiterature Cultural Centre.
In the past, the pavilion on Kim Chau islet was a venue for scholars in theThang Long Imperial City to gather to discuss literary works. But it hasalready been destroyed.
With the restoration of the pavilion and refurbishment of the lake, thecultural values of the lake and the broader Temple of Literature will befurther promoted./.
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Literature Lake, part of the Temple of Literature complex in Hanoi (Photo: nhandan.vn) 
