Doctorate Stele of Binh Thin Year (1616) - Mark of talented people in the early 17th century

The stele of the Doctorate Examinations of Binh Thin (1616) located at the Temple of Literature – Quoc Tu Giam is a unique heritage of the Vietnamese examination system, marking the names of the talented people who contributed to the country's development. Each line engraved on the stele is not only historical evidence but also a symbol of the tradition of studiousness and respect for teachers that has been preserved for hundreds of years.

Introduction to the stele of the Doctorate examinations in the year Binh Thin (1616)

The stele with the names of the Doctors of the Binh Thin examination, the 17th year of the Hoang Dinh reign (1616), is currently erected in the grounds of the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam, Hanoi . This is one of the important steles marking the Hoi examination under the reign of King Le Kinh Tong, engraved and erected on November 16, the first year of Thinh Duc (1653), under the reign of King Le Than Tong.

The stele is engraved with the names of four Third Class Doctorate graduates:

• Le Tri Dung, from Yen Nhan commune, Chuong Duc district.
• Vu Mien, from Ngoc Tri commune, Luong Tai district.
• Tran Nghi, from Chau Kieu commune, Gia Lam district.
• Nguyen Hi Tai, from Noi Due commune, Tien Du district.

The Binh Thin examination in 1616 was organized under the supervision of many famous mandarins of the dynasty: the Special Envoy for the Examination was the Left Admiral Ly Quan Cong Le Luu, and the Tri Cong Cu was the Minister of Rites and the Imperial Academy's Te Tuu Dong Cac Dai Hoc Si Nghia. That showed the importance placed on selecting talented people to serve the country in the historical context of the early 17th century.

Today, the stele of the Doctorate examinations in Binh Thin year (1616) is not only a testament to honoring talented people, but also a valuable source of historical data to help future generations understand more about the country's examination system. The stele is placed in the sacred space of the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam, becoming a destination rich in historical, cultural and educational values for all generations.

Visit the stele of the Doctorate of Binh Thin year (1616) on the YooLife digital platform

In the digital age, YooLife – a platform of the YooTek Holding ecosystem – has brought a completely new approach to preserving and promoting cultural heritage. Accompanying the Management Board of the Temple of Literature – Quoc Tu Giam relic, YooLife recreated the stele of the Doctorate examination in Binh Thin year (1616) with a vivid and sharp 3D model, helping the relic overcome the limits of space and time.

With 3D technology, visitors can:

• Explore the details of each engraving on the stele: from decorative patterns, Han Nom inscriptions to the overall shape, all appear clearly and faithfully.
• Experience multi-dimensional views: zoom in, rotate, observe the stele from different directions – something difficult to do even when standing directly at the monument.
• Convenient access anytime, anywhere: with just an internet-connected device, users can embark on a journey to learn about heritage without being bound by geographical distance.

The presence of the Binh Thin Doctorate Stele (1616) on YooLife is not only a step forward in applying technology to cultural preservation, but also opens a new connection channel between the thousand-year heritage and today's young generation. This is a creative way to spread the spirit of "respecting teachers, valuing talents" to the community in the digital age.