About this Place Of Interest

Located directly opposite a sun-soaked beach in Vung Tau, the main highlight of this pagoda is the 18-meter white statue of Quan Am, commonly known as Guan Yin or the Goddess of Mercy. Guan Yin is one of the most beloved and popular Buddhist deities, worshipped by millions across the world.

About this Learning Experience

At this place of interest, you will learn how to explore themes in legends by looking at specific literary devices such as symbols. In particular, you will focus on exploring the legend of Guan Yin, and about her relevance in the Chinese culture. This Learning Experience is suitable for learners Year 3 and above.

Syllabus Content

• Themes and Symbols
• Identifying the themes of a literary work
• Analyse how the Areas of Study (setting and theme) synthesise to create meaning in a text

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