(VOVworld) - Vong Nguyet village in the northern province of Bac Ninh has long been famous for silk weaving and its learning tradition, which have been nurtured through generations. To Tuan reports:

Vong Nguyet or Moon Watching is an ancient village well known for growing mulberries and producing silk.

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In every period of history, the village has had outstanding students and during feudal times many people of local family clans, particularly the Ngo clan, achieved doctoral degrees. 8 of these people had their names engraved in the stone steles at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, Vietnam’s first university.

Vong Nguyet village is famous for its learning tradition. Photo: ca.cand.com.vn

To continue in the footsteps of their predecessors, a great number of people in Vong Nguyet have made a name for themselves, contributing significantly to the nation’s development. Local Chu Quang Tuan says the education of their children is one of their primary concerns: “I used to serve in the army and my wife was a teacher. I have been doing extra work like welding to support my family and ensure continual education for my children.”

Tuan’s family has become better off and his children have succeeded in society. His daughter Chu Thi Huyen is among the excellent teachers at Yen Phong high school in Bac Ninh province. She said “Our parents always encouraged us to study hard for our future. We did our best and found their teaching very useful and truthful. Their encouragement motivated us a lot.”

Ngo Van Hang’s family is one of the poorest in the village but their children are all attending universities. He always encourages his children to do what they can to continue their clan’s learning tradition. Hang says “Although we are not affluent, we try to give our children the best possible educational opportunities. This is the desire of our children and our way of honoring our learning tradition.”

Vong Nguyet villagers find their learning tradition a source of pride and established a Learning Promotion Association in 1995. Ever since, emulation movements among clans and families have been popular and proved fruitful. Association Chairman Nguyen Van Le says: “We have established Education Councils to encourage learning. We have launched a movement to remind students of their study hours via loudspeakers and we visit each family to motivate and encourage their children to study.”