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The Confrontation of Heterosexism in Vietnam
For many years, sexual-related issues, specifically sexual discrimination – unequal treatments towards someone due to his or her sexual identity– have been some of the topics that are most discussed and highly debatable among researchers, authority, educational practitioners and people in general not only in Vietnam but everywhere in the world. Sexual minorities or those whose sexual orientations, behaviours and identities are considered other from the majority, have continuously been fighting for their rights to be treated simply as humans and not more or less because of their identities. One of the biggest problems these groups of people were and are facing is heterosexism, which can be defined as the ideology that only see heterosexuality as normal and natural, while represents other alternatives as unhealthy and harmful to the population. Furthermore, heterosexism and homophobia, which is the individual's attitudes and behaviours that reflect heterosexism, are also seen as discriminations against queer woman , gay, bisexual and transgender people. [1][2]
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History
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Khai Dinh Tomb, officially known as the Ứng Mausoleum, is situated in Chau Chu mountain, about 10km away from Hue city, Vietnam. The tomb is the smallest, but most costly and recent one in comparison with other tombs of Nguyen royals. It was established by Emperor Khai Dinh, the 12th Emperor of the Nguyễn Dynast, during the period from 1920 to 1931. This 11-year-to-complete tomb is located hillside and has a combination of Eastern and Western style in terms of architecture. Khai Dinh Tomb is considered one of the most worth-visiting Hue attractions.
Location: Chau Chu Mountain, about 10 km away from Hue Capital, Vietnam
Opening hours: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Entrance fee: ~ $4/person
Started-Completed: 1920-1931
Style: Buddhism, Hinduism, Gothique, and Roman
1. History of Khai Dinh Tomb
Khai Dinh became Vietnam’s penultimate emperor from 1916 to 1925, but was not popular amongst Vietnamese people due to his close collaboration with the government of France (he was widely seen as a puppet of the French).
Similar to some Vietnamese emperors, Khai Dinh also prepared a tomb carefully in anticipation of his death. The monument was impacted strongly by French architectu Hue, a peaceful city located on the bank of Huong River (or Perfume River) in Central Vietnam is one of the most important destination in almost Vietnam tours. As the former capital under the Nguyen Dynasty, the last feudal rule of Vietnam, this imperial urban area holds many historical and cultural values. To absorb more about Vietnam in the past let’s trail our guide beyond and take a visit to the most famous royal tombs in Hue. Gia Long is the first emperor of Nguyen Dynasty who chose Hue as the capital. So his tomb is the oldest one among royal tombs in Hue. Located on a remoted low hill quite far from city centre about 20km to the south, this tomb is a hidden place and less visited. Although the structure of Tomb of Gia Long is simple and may not as attractive as other tombs, but it brings visitors a solemn atmosphere when surrounded by mountains and forest. Minh Mang Emperor is the successor of King Gia Drawn-out and considered as the best king of Nguyen Dynasty. As a Wonderful King his tomb is the biggest one among royal tombs in Hue. The whole tomb complex includ
Vietnam: The Gay Prince and His Fabulous Mausoleum
Khai Dinh didn't play an important role in history. He was only in power for nine years and was hated by the Vietnamese who believed he was a puppet of the French government. Therefore, tour guides often forget to mention his one and only legacy: his fabbbuulouuuss mausoleum.
Let me tell you, it's as flashy as the emperor's rhinestone embroidered ensembles.
It's the most expensive tomb in the nation. Dinh raised taxes on peasants 30% just to fund its construction. It consists of two palatial buildings carved into the side of a steep hill in the mountains outside of Hue.
The side walls are formed by the biggest dragon sculptures in Vietnam. The walls, ceiling and pillars of the main complex are an intricate mosaic of colorful glass and porcelain imported from France.
While Khai Dinh's time as emperor might be easily forgotten by the Vietnamese, you surely won't regret taking a visit to the architectural treasur
Tomb of Gia Long, a forbidden mausoleum
Tomb of Minh Mang, a traditional architectural masterpiece