A scholarly lineage in the “village of doctorates”Dong Ngac village, now part of Dong Ngac ward in Hanoi, has long been recognized as a place where learning flourished and many rose to serve the nation as officials and intellectuals. In total, nine members of the Pham clan earned the title of doctor laureate and were honored at the Temple of Literature. Dong Ngac was not only known for successful examination candidates but also as a cradle of respected teachers. Echoes of the past in the heart of the ancient villageThe Pham ancestral house has endured many historical upheavals alongside Dong Ngac village. Pham Thi Xuan Mai proudly introduces the history of the ancient house - a branch ancestral house of the Pham clan.

Source: VietNamNet News February 27, 2026 06:08 UTC