Opening of Hoi An Local Products Museum

Delegates perform the opening ceremony of Hoi An Local Products Museum. Photo: TQ

Activities to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hoi An Ancient Town being recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage (December 4, 1999 - December 4, 2024).

Hoi An Local Products Museum is set up in an ancient house with a 2-storey structure with 2 houses connected by a connecting house - skylight, conveniently located to connect with other thematic museums in Hoi An Ancient Town.

International tourists visit the museum. Photo: TQ

The Hoi An Local Products Museum covers a total area of ​​approximately ^240m² , showcasing four main themes: An overview of Hoi An and Quang Nam's local products; Hoi An - A transit point for spices and local products of Quang Nam; Introduction to some endemic and typical local products of Hoi An and Quang Nam such as: bird's nest, lao leaves, pepper, betel nut, cinnamon, tea, agarwood…; Hoi An and Quang Nam's local products - Continuity and development.

Delegates and students visit the museum. Photo: TQ

The exhibits showcase nearly 130 images, documents, ancient texts, and maps; 178 artifacts of high historical and cultural value; combined with a number of models, dioramas, and specimens of diverse shapes, materials, and designs… All are arranged harmoniously and vividly, deeply reflecting the content and demonstrating high aesthetic value.

Mr. Pham Phu Ngoc, Director of the Hoi An Cultural Heritage Conservation Management Center, said that establishing the Hoi An Local Products Museum is an innovative approach to display, introduce, promote, and develop local products such as spices and local products from Hoi An in particular and Quang Nam in general, creating a new, unique, and attractive tourist attraction in the Old Town.

Mr. Pham Phu Ngoc - Director of Hoi An Cultural Heritage Management and Conservation Center spoke at the event. Photo: TQ

At the same time, it further affirms the role of Hoi An in the trade of spices and local products within the region and internationally throughout various historical periods. This contributes to the preservation and promotion of the valuable natural, cultural, and human heritage of Hoi An and Quang Nam. This orientation is also consistent with the trends, principles, and objectives of museum systems from an international perspective today.

Presenting the book “Fragrance and local products of Hoi An, Quang Nam” to individuals who have actively contributed to the formation of the museum. Photo: TQ

On this occasion, the Hoi An Cultural Heritage Conservation Management Center launched the book "Fragrance and Local Products of Hoi An, Quang Nam," comprising 38 articles by experts and researchers on two main themes: Fragrance and local products of Hoi An, Quang Nam in history and Fragrance and local products of Hoi An, Quang Nam - Issues of conservation and promotion. This can be considered a valuable scientific compilation for studying the culture, history, land, and people of Hoi An, Quang Nam.

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