Royal records, antique items on Hoang Sa, Truong Sa to be on show
A collection of 19 imperial records from the Nguyen Dynasty and 150 antiques showing Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos will be displayed in Quang Nam next month.
Hanoi (VNA) – A collection of 19 imperialrecords from the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) and 150 antiques showing Vietnam’ssovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos willbe displayed in the central coastal province of Quang Nam next month.
The collection will form part of the exhibition“Marine Cultural Heritages of Vietnam” in Tam Ky City, a highlight of the 6th Quang Nam Heritage Festival from June 9-14.
The exhibition will give visitors an overview of thecountry’s sea and islands throughout history with a number of ancient documentsin Chinese characters and Nom script (old Vietnamese ideographical), maps,costumes and other objects related to the two archipelagos on display.
In addition, some 16 cities and provinces across thecountry will take part in the event to show off their cultural heritages andtourism products, for example, pristine Cu Lao Cham island and Hoi An AncientTown of Quang Nam, Con Co island of Quang Tri, culture of Truong Sa island ofKhanh Hoa, and Ly Son island of Quang Ngai.
A show will recreate traditional festivals and musicperformances of people living in coastal areas, including a whale worshipfestival and “bai choi” singing while cuisine from the participating cities andprovinces will also be available.-VNA
An exhibition featuring maps and documents affirming Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagoes kicked off on March 21 in Dak Ha district, Kon Tum province.
People in northern Hai Duong province will get deeper understanding of the country’s sovereignty over Truong Sa (Spratly) and Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelagoes.
The annual Vietnam Sea and Islands Week will take place in the southernmost province of Ca Mau in June in response to World Oceans Day (June 8), the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment announced.
A show highlighting the beauty of Vietnam’s sea and islands took place at the Corvinus University in Budapest of Hungary on April 29, attracting hundreds of participants.
An exhibition displaying maps and documents on Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos opened in Kim Boi district, the northern province of Hoa Binh on May 8.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
The U23 competition will run from June 16 to 22, followed by the U17 event from June 23 to 28, while athletes competing in the U23 category will undergo weight and skill checks ahead of the matches starting June 18, while similar checks for U17 athletes will take place before June 23.
Vietnam continues to sit just behind continental powerhouses Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, China, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)
