An exhibition to reflect the special relationship between the oldcapital city of Thang Long and the Thien Truong area in northern NamDinh province under the Tran Dynasty from the 18 th -19 th Century,opened in the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi on April 27.
Jointly organised by the Thang Long – Hanoi Heritage ConservationCentre and the Nam Dinh’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, theexhibition is showcasing nearly 150 artifacts , photographs,documents and drawings at the Vietnam Institute of Archaeology and NamDinh’s provincial Museum.
Mainly featuringarchaeological excavations, poetry and prose, the exhibitionprovides visitors with the chance to enjoy works of art from the TranDynasty and understand the relationship between Thang Long and the ThienTruong area.
According to Nguyen Van Son,Director of the Thang Long – Hanoi Heritage Conservation Centre, inthe 19 th – 20 th centuries, Thien Truong was not only hometo the Tran Dynasty but also the second capital and most importantmilitary base during the period.
It was also an important political centre, playing a key role in the country.
As part of the 37 th anniversary celebrations for the liberation ofSouth Vietnam, May Day and the birthday of late President Ho Chi Minh,the exhibition will run until June 30.-VNA
Jointly organised by the Thang Long – Hanoi Heritage ConservationCentre and the Nam Dinh’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, theexhibition is showcasing nearly 150 artifacts , photographs,documents and drawings at the Vietnam Institute of Archaeology and NamDinh’s provincial Museum.
Mainly featuringarchaeological excavations, poetry and prose, the exhibitionprovides visitors with the chance to enjoy works of art from the TranDynasty and understand the relationship between Thang Long and the ThienTruong area.
According to Nguyen Van Son,Director of the Thang Long – Hanoi Heritage Conservation Centre, inthe 19 th – 20 th centuries, Thien Truong was not only hometo the Tran Dynasty but also the second capital and most importantmilitary base during the period.
It was also an important political centre, playing a key role in the country.
As part of the 37 th anniversary celebrations for the liberation ofSouth Vietnam, May Day and the birthday of late President Ho Chi Minh,the exhibition will run until June 30.-VNA
