# Quoc Tu Giam 950th anniversary commemorations

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/quoc-tu-giam-950th-anniversary-commemorations
> Updated: 2026-10-04T05:30:17.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In commemoration of the 950th anniversary of the establishment of Quoc Tu Giam, the Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam heritage site in Hanoi has hosted a series of cultural and artistic events.

On September 12, the site hosted the ‘Khai Van’ art program, directed by designer Minh Hanh. The performance utilized the Vuon Giam area as a stage, incorporating light displays and music to honor Vietnamese academic traditions. The program was structured around five core values: ‘Khai Tam’, ‘Khai Tri’, ‘Khai Chi’, ‘Khai Nghiep’, and ‘Khai Sang’.

Following this, the second ‘Sac Tam 2026’ exhibition opened on October 3. This event featured contemporary lacquer artworks paired with the sensory experience of agarwood incense. The exhibition included works from 19 different artists, aiming to create a dialogue between modern expression and the historical atmosphere of the site.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Văn Miếu - Quốc Tử Giám hosts Sắc Tâm 2026 lacquer and agarwood exhibition

The Sắc Tâm 2026 exhibition opened at Hanoi’s Văn Miếu - Quốc Tử Giám, blending contemporary lacquer art with agarwood to mark the 950th anniversary of the historic national university.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vn-miu-quc-t-gim-hosts-sc-tm-2026-lacquer-and-agarwood-exhibition

### 2026-09-12: Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam hosts Khai Van art program

The “Khai Van” art program was held at Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam to celebrate the upcoming 950th anniversary of the historic national university, honoring Vietnamese academic and cultural traditions.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/van-mieu-quoc-tu-giam-hosts-khai-van-art-program

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