In Vietnamese folklore, the Dragon-Horse is a mythical creature rich in aesthetic value, with a long-standing connection to the spiritual life of the Vietnamese people. It also symbolizes strength, good fortune, aspiration, and prosperity. Throughout history, the image of the Dragon-Horse has become a lasting source of creative inspiration for artisans in Thang Long - Hanoi , expressed in diverse forms and materials.

Mr. Nguyen Tien Da, Director of the Hanoi Museum, delivered the opening remarks.

With these values, the thematic exhibition introduced visitors to more than 100 documents and artifacts from the Hanoi Museum and traditional craft village artisans, aiming to preserve and promote the cultural heritage left by our ancestors.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Director of the Hanoi Museum Nguyen Tien Da shared that the thematic exhibition "Long Ma Khai Van" (Dragon Horse Opening the Way to Culture) at the beginning of spring embodies the spirit of opening up intellect and conveys aspirations for prosperity for the nation and its people. At the same time, it opens up a space to display the works of artisans, encouraging traditional craft villages to inherit core cultural values ​​and create new products associated with the cultural industry.

Delegates cut the ribbon to inaugurate the thematic exhibition "Long Ma Khai Van".

Simultaneously, coinciding with the beginning of the new year, this is also the occasion for the Hanoi Museum to announce the content of its permanent exhibitions after a period of research and collection. The exhibition system is built around 7 themes, including: Nature; Journey to Thang Long; Thang Long in the 11th-18th centuries; Hanoi in the 19th-20th centuries; Resistance against French invasion and the war against the US; Building socialism; and Hanoi towards the future. The exhibitions will contribute to comprehensively portraying the historical and cultural process of the capital city.

The delegates visited the thematic exhibition.

In addition to its permanent exhibitions, the Hanoi Museum is also developing interactive experiential rooms, thematic exhibitions, seminars, a center for creative installation art, and event organization. Through these initiatives, the Hanoi Museum promises to become an attractive cultural heritage site, drawing visitors from both within and outside the country.

    Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/van-hoa/doi-song/khai-mac-trung-bay-long-ma-khai-van-1024443