Exhibition showcases old documents on French culture
An exhibition of archival materials capturing the influence of French culture on the capital city is now open at No 18 Vu Pham Ham Street, Hanoi.
The design of the main facade of the School of Medicine drawn up in 1907. (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) - An exhibition of archival materials capturing the influence of French culture on the capital city is now open at No 18 Vu Pham Ham Street, Hanoi.
Jointly organised by the State Records Management and Archives Department of Vietnam and the French Archives, the exhibition marks the 100th founding anniversary of the National Library of Vietnam, formerly an archive for Indochina during the French colonial period, and the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic tie between Vietnam and France.
It introduces 150 documents, photos and artifacts that showcase French colonial influence on Hanoi’s architecture, education and culture. It is divided into three sections, titled From an Asian City to a European-styled Capital, the Adoption of Western Education and Mission to Preserve Memories of Archives.
Images of renowned French constructions, such as the Hanoi Opera House, the Government Guesthouse, Presidential Palace, Hanoi Railway Station and Long Bien Bridge, are also on display. Decades after the colonial period, the structures are the proud heritage of the capital city.
According to Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Trieu Van Cuong, the State Records Management and Archives Department of Vietnam and the French Archives have jointly implemented many meaningful activities to promote the precious archives capturing the French colonial era in Vietnam.
The deputy minister also stressed that the exhibition is one activity within the ever-developing relationship between two countries’ archives departments. It is expected to be a chance for the public, particularly the youth and researchers, to discover interesting cultural and historical features of both Vietnam and France. Archivists hope it will spur enthusiasm for more research projects to further explore the two countries’ archival collections.
The exhibit will end on March 7, 2018.-VNA
You should also see
Vietnamese Deputy PM, Venezuelan President hold talks
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang held talks with President of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro Moros in Caracas on April 18, as part of his ongoing official visit to the Latin American country.
See more
Culture - Sports
Google Arts & Culture exhibition spotlights Trang An Landscape Complex
An online exhibition featuring the Trang An Landscape Complex in Vietnam’s northern Ninh Binh province was launched on Google Arts & Culture on April 18 by the complex's management board with the support of Google Arts & Culture and UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
Culture - Sports
Exhibition on Vietnam seas and islands opens in Laos
A photo exhibition on Vietnam’s seas and islands themed “Fatherland by the waves” opened in the Lao capital city ofVientiane on April 18.
Culture - Sports
Hanoi exhibition marks Hung King’s Commemoration Day
The Hanoi Museum on April 18 organised a thematic exhibition themed "Echoes" to introduce to the public nearly 100 precious artifacts, images, and documents of Vietnam from the Hung Kings’ reign with Dong Son Culture about 2,000 years ago.
Culture - Sports
Preserving unique craft of making palm-leaf conical hats
Making palm-leaf conical hats is a traditional craft of the Tay ethnic people in Bac Ha district in northern mountainous Lao Cai province. Woven from wild palm leaves, the hats are dried and skilfully crafted into their distinctive conical shape. As well as protecting wearers from sun and rain, the hats are also part of the traditional outfit of local women.
Culture - Sports
Vietnamese film wins highest award at Asian Film Festival in Italy
“Ben trong vo ken vang” (Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell) by Vietnamese director Pham Thien An has won the best feature film award at the 21st Asian Film Festival held in Rome, Italy.
