Hanoi, Sept. 22 -- A painting exhibition themed "National Pride" is being held at the Special National Relic Site of Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (the Temple of Literature) in Hanoi.

The event, which runs until September 30, is co-organised by the Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam Culture and Science Centre and creative enterprise TiredCity.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Nguyen Thi Mai, Head of the Centre's Research and Collection Division, said that through the exhibition, the organisers hope to offer the public a heartfelt perspective on Vietnam and its friendly people.

She also noted that the Temple of Literature is not only a place that honours the tradition of learning and respect for teachers but has also become a creative space, accompanying y...