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82 stones with names of doctoral awardees on tortoises in Temple of Literature. Even though a guard is present, students dart in to rub their heads (stelae) for luck.

Location: Hanoi, Vietnam

Date: July 2008

Camera: Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III

ID Number: #45E24295


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Students pray and light incense for luck in the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's oldest university dating back to 1070, for luck before college entrance exams

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Students pray and light incense for luck in the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's oldest university dating back to 1070, for luck before college entrance exams

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82 stones with names of doctoral awardees on tortoises in Temple of Literature. Even though a guard is present, students dart in to rub their heads (stelae) for luck.