Exhibition captures glimpse of Vietnamese history

Vietnamese history, dating from prehistoric times to the modern era, isbeing depicted at an exhibition set to open on September 1 at the VietNam National Museum of History.

 

A painting scroll describing the landing of aboat bearing Japanese merchants in Hoi An harbour in the 17-18thcentury. The item was provided by the Kyushu National Museum in Japan. —Photo courtesy the Viet Nam National Museum of History

With 300 items on display, including photos, paintings anddocuments, the exhibition will offer a wide view of the country’shistory over the last 500,000 years.

It starts with the discovery of traces of mankind’sancestor, Homo Erectus, in the Tham Khuyen-Tham Hai caves in thenorthern province of Lang Son. The process of establishment and defenceof civilisations over 4,000 years is depicted following the nation’srevolts against the Chinese, French and Americans.

The exhibition also portrays the country’s liberated era,highlighting its numerous achievements for its economy, society andculture.

The exhibition will become a permanent feature of the VietNam National Museum of History on 216 Tran Quang Khai Street in Ha Noi. 

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Exhibition captures glimpse of Vietnamese history

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