Activities to mark 40th anniversary of Hue liberation

More than 100 photos and documents are being showcased to mark the 40th anniversary of the liberation of central Thua Thien-Hue province (March 26, 1975).
More than 100 photos and documents are being showcased to mark the40th anniversary of the liberation of central Thua Thien-Hue province(March 26, 1975).

The event, organised bythe Hue Relics Preservation Centre, aims to provide insight for theyouth into the revival and the value of Hue relics, thus nurturing theirlove and pride of their homeland.

The Hueancient citadel is home to a number of valuable cultural relics,including the ancient citadel complex with palaces, strongholds andtemples from the Nguyen dynasty in the early 19 th century, accordingto Director of the Hue Relics Preservation Centre Phan Thanh Hai.

Outstanding features of the Hue Relic Complex have been widelyrecognised, he said, adding that time, natural conditions and years offighting have taken a toll on the structures.

Hai also highlighted the efforts of the international community,Government and people of Vietnam, and local authorities and residentshave made to preserve the relics, contributing to upholding Vietnamesecultural values.

On the exhibition opening dayon March 26, a ceremony was held to inaugurate upgrades to the Thai BinhLau (Royal Library) and Thieu Phuong Imperial Garden in the Hue Citadel(Dai Noi), at total cost of nearly 17.5 billion VND (813,000 USD).

The two facilities, completed in March this year, have beensubtly decorated with pottery mosaics to preserve their original value.-VNA

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