Binh Thuan introduces Cham royal heritage collection to tourists

The Binh Thuan Provincial Museum has just opened an exhibition displaying the Cham royal heritage collection in Bac Binh district. This is the only collection of the Champa dynasty that has been preserved for over 400 years by the descendants of King Po Klong Mohnai.

The exhibition was opened at the home of Nguyen Thi Them, a Cham royal descendant, in Tinh My village, Phan Thanh commune, Bac Binh district, on July 16.

The collection, which remains nearly-intact, features over 100 original artifacts that are displayed in two spaces.

One showcases items related to art, religion, and significant economic value, such as the king's crown, swords, ancient porcelain, among others. The other, meanwhile displays royal costumes from the 17th century, and royal ordinations in both Han and Cham scripts.

The exhibition is part of a project to preserve and promote the cultural values of ethnic minorities in line with tourism development. It not only helps preserve the traditional values of ethnic minorities, but also adds a new tourism product for localities.

To develop the tourism model in a sustainable manner, the local authorities will open training courses for members of the Champa royal family. The members will have a chance to learn and enhance their skills on tour building and management./.