Society

Eighteen national treasures exhibited for first time

As many as 18 national treasures of Vietnam are being exhibited for the first time at the Vietnam National Museum of History from January 10 to May 2017.
Eighteen national treasures exhibited for first time ảnh 1Visitors of the exhibition. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – As many as 18 national treasures of Vietnam are beingexhibited for the first time at the Vietnam National Museum of History fromJanuary 10 to May 2017.

Amongthe displayed are two freshly recognised in December 2016. They are the goldenseal of Lord Nguyen Phuc Chu, made in 1709, and Thong gom hoa nau (a ceramicjar with brown colored glaze patterns) from the 13th to 14th century which wasdiscovered in the northern province of Nam Dinh in 1972.

Othernational treasures include Ngoc Lu and Hoang Ha bronze drums of the Dong Sonculture, the Dao Thinh glazed terra-cotta jar, a statue depicting two menplaying panpipes, a lamp in the form of a kneeling person, a boat tomb, the VoCanh stele, the bell at Van Ban Pagoda, among others.

Theexhibition also showcases important historical works such as Nhat ky trong tu (ThePrison Diary), Duong Kach Menh (Revolutionary Path) and the manuscripts of theCall for National Resistance by President Ho Chi Minh.

Theexhibition is hoped to help visitors get a systematic understanding of thehistorical and cultural values of the national treasures as well as the skilfulnessof Vietnamese artists, thus encouraging patriotism and raising the sense ofresponsibility of the people for preserving Vietnamese culture.

Onthe occasion, the Vietnam National Museum of History received a model of 5.75mlong and 3.47m tall of the cannon made by villagers in Dong Ky of the northernprovince of Bac Ninh.-VNA 

VNA
#national treasures #exhibition #Vietnam National Museum of History
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

See more

Party General Secretary To Lam presents Nhan Dan newspaper with the first-class Labour Order on March 11. (Photo: VNA)

Nhan Dan newspaper must act as ideological vanguard, shield, information sensor: Party chief

In a keynote address at a ceremony in Hanoi marking the 75th anniversary of the newspaper’s first issue on March 11, General Secretary Lam highlighted its more than seven decades of evolution while maintaining its role as the Party’s sharp ideological weapon, an effective information and communication channel for Party committees and authorities at all levels, and a trusted platform for Party members and people.

A poster celebrating the Election Day (Photo: VNA)

Final preparations underway for Election Day

In Hanoi, local authorities have increased the dissemination of election-related information through community loudspeaker systems, information boards, official websites and verified social media pages, helping officials, Party members and residents better understand their rights and responsibilities as voters.

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man inspects a constituency in Dong Nai province. (Photo: VNA)

Dong Nai works to ensure workers cast vote on Election Day

With the utmost regard for citizens’ electoral rights and responsibilities, and in a spirit of creating optimal conditions for workers, especially those employed in industrial parks and non-state enterprises, the provincial leader has requested that no overtime be scheduled during voting hours.

Zambia's Minister of Agriculture Reuben Mtolo Phiri (first, left), learns about the OM19 rice variety grown at Tien Thuan cooperative in Thanh Quoi commune,, Can Tho city (Photo: VNA)

Can Tho shares agricultural transformation experience with Zambia

Rice production remains Can Tho’s key industry. Alongside maintaining production, Can Tho has encouraged value chain linkages among farmers, cooperatives and businesses, while accelerating the application of science and technology, mechanisation and digital transformation in farming.

Staff members of the Hanoi Public Administrative Service Centre handle administrative procedures for local residents. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi: 95% of administrative procedures to be handled from home

The plan targets that at least 80% of administrative procedures under the city’s authority will be provided as fully online public services, while more than 95% of applications will be received and processed entirely online. By June 30, 2026, about 80% of administrative procedures are expected to be restructured based on integrated data systems, with the figure rising to 95% by the end of the year.

Delegates at the SEAN Future Forum NextGen Workshop 2026 held in Jakarta, Indonesia on March 9 (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam contributes youth perspectives to AFF NextGen initiative

The ambassador expressed confidence that fresh perspectives, innovative thinking and lessons drawn from the workshop will be proposed to AFF 2026, representing the voice of the younger generation in shaping ASEAN’s future in line with their aspirations.

A young volunteer donates blood during the 2026 Red Sunday programme. (Photo: VNA)

Nearly 5,000 people join blood donation campaign in Ho Chi Minh City

According to health authorities, Vietnam collected nearly 1.75 million units of blood in 2025, with 98% from volunteer donors, equivalent to around 1.75% of the population participating in blood donation. Large-scale campaigns such as Red Sunday have played a key role in achieving these results.