State President, Cambodian King enjoy tea at Temple of Literature
State President Luong Cuong and Cambodian King Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneat Norodom Sihamoni toured Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) in Hanoi and enjoyed Vietnam’s tea there on November 29, as part of the King’s state visit.
State President Luong Cuong (R) and Cambodian King Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneat Norodom Sihamoni enjoy tea at the Temple of Literature (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – State President Luong Cuong and Cambodian King Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneat Norodom Sihamoni toured Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) in Hanoi and enjoyed Vietnam’s tea there on November 29, as part of the King’s state visit.
Cuong introduced the King to the historical significance of the relic site, highlighting it as a symbol of Hanoi’s thousand-year-old heritage and the country’s first university which houses 82 stone stelae of doctoral laureates, recognised by UNESCO as World Documentary Heritage. The site previously welcomed King Father Norodom Sihanouk and Queen Mother during their state visit to Vietnam in December 1995.
The State leader also shared with the King the unique style and art of drinking tea in Vietnam.
State President Luong Cuong and Cambodian King Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneat Norodom Sihamoni visit Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Photo: VNA)
He expressed his delight at the stable development of the two countries’ relationship, with the trust and bond between their leaders and peoples being increasingly strengthened.
Cuong said he believes that the King, in his esteemed position, will continue to nurture this fine relationship and support efforts to educate the people, especially the younger generation, about the solidarity and mutual sacrifices between the two countries and peoples; and pay attention to further advancing the Vietnam-Cambodia friendship.
♛ Earlier the same day, the Cambodia King and Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son visited Quan Su pagoda - the top sacred ancient in Hanoi./.
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