An exhibition themed “Hoang Sa Archipelago – Vietnam’s sovereignty”opened on April 21 in the central city of Da Nang, attracting more than1,000 local students on the first day.
Jointly heldby the municipal Department for External Relations and the city museum,the exhibition is showcasing 70 photos, documents and items with highhistorical value, helping confirm Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa(Paracel) Archipelago.
Among the items are anancient sovereignty stele made by French people in 1938 and a radiofound in the archipelago in 1939.
The exhibits,which originate not only from Vietnam but other countries as well,including China, were collected by both Vietnamese and foreign scholars,researchers and agencies.
Visitors to the event,which runs until April 26, can see many pieces of evidence proving thatVietnamese people have lived in Hoang Sa for generations. These include acertificate of birth, dated December 7, 1939, belonging to Mai KimQuy, the daughter of a weatherman in the archipelago.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Dang Cong Ngu, Chairman of thePeople’s Committee of Hoang Sa district, underscored the importance ofsuch events, which help educate the younger generations on the importantnational sovereignty over Hoang Sa Archipelago.
The event is also considered a chance to pay tribute to soldiers whosacrificed their lives to protect Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa,he added.
On the occasion, representatives from theDa Nang University of Technology presented 50 million VND supporting the“Hoang Sa, Truong Sa Fund.”
As part of efforts toraise public awareness of the national sovereignty over Hoang Sa andTruong Sa (Spratly) Archipelagoes, a mobile exhibition themed “Hoang Sa,Truong Sa of Vietnam – Historical Evidence” is underway from April19-28 in Truong Sa Lon island.
The exhibition, whichhas travelled to eight provinces nationwide, is a joint effort betweenthe Ministry of Information and Communications and other local agencies.More than 120 ancient maps and documents are being made available atthe event.
Meanwhile, the two first post offices onTruong Sa and Sinh Ton islands will be officially inaugurated, providingpost, internet and telecommunication services and free books andnewspapers to residents.-VNA
Jointly heldby the municipal Department for External Relations and the city museum,the exhibition is showcasing 70 photos, documents and items with highhistorical value, helping confirm Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa(Paracel) Archipelago.
Among the items are anancient sovereignty stele made by French people in 1938 and a radiofound in the archipelago in 1939.
The exhibits,which originate not only from Vietnam but other countries as well,including China, were collected by both Vietnamese and foreign scholars,researchers and agencies.
Visitors to the event,which runs until April 26, can see many pieces of evidence proving thatVietnamese people have lived in Hoang Sa for generations. These include acertificate of birth, dated December 7, 1939, belonging to Mai KimQuy, the daughter of a weatherman in the archipelago.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Dang Cong Ngu, Chairman of thePeople’s Committee of Hoang Sa district, underscored the importance ofsuch events, which help educate the younger generations on the importantnational sovereignty over Hoang Sa Archipelago.
The event is also considered a chance to pay tribute to soldiers whosacrificed their lives to protect Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa,he added.
On the occasion, representatives from theDa Nang University of Technology presented 50 million VND supporting the“Hoang Sa, Truong Sa Fund.”
As part of efforts toraise public awareness of the national sovereignty over Hoang Sa andTruong Sa (Spratly) Archipelagoes, a mobile exhibition themed “Hoang Sa,Truong Sa of Vietnam – Historical Evidence” is underway from April19-28 in Truong Sa Lon island.
The exhibition, whichhas travelled to eight provinces nationwide, is a joint effort betweenthe Ministry of Information and Communications and other local agencies.More than 120 ancient maps and documents are being made available atthe event.
Meanwhile, the two first post offices onTruong Sa and Sinh Ton islands will be officially inaugurated, providingpost, internet and telecommunication services and free books andnewspapers to residents.-VNA
