The man caused a disturbance and broke the throne at Thai Hoa Palace.

The man climbed over the security fence, climbed onto the Nguyen Dynasty throne, sat cross-legged and shouted loudly before breaking this national treasure.

On the morning of May 25, speaking with SGGP Newspaper reporters, Mr. Phan Thanh Hai, Director of the Department of Culture and Information of Hue City, said that he had received information about the Nguyen Dynasty throne - a national treasure. located at Thai Hoa Palace - Hue Imperial City, was vandalized and broken by a man.

Currently, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hue City is coordinating with relevant agencies to handle the case.

The throne was broken into many pieces.

Meanwhile, the Hue Monuments Conservation Center - the unit directly managing this national treasure of the Nguyen Dynasty - has not yet provided official information about the incident.

According to records, on the evening of May 24, Facebook spread images of a man entering Thai Hoa Palace, then sitting on the throne and destroying it.

According to the posted content, a man crossed the security fence, climbed up and sat cross-legged on the Nguyen Dynasty throne and shouted loudly, before breaking the throne.

Images recorded by tourists visiting Thai Hoa Palace and posted on social media caused a stir in public opinion in Hue on the night of May 24 and early morning of May 25.

The Nguyen Dynasty throne before being broken by a man

The throne is a symbol of the dynasty's power, passed down through 13 generations of Nguyen Dynasty kings . The throne is made of wood, 101cm high, 72cm wide, and 87cm long.

Above the throne is a canopy of gilded wood and splendid enamel decoration. Below is the throne platform with three tiers of gilded wood. All are made of wood with many dragon images symbolizing blessings, longevity, and luck.

The throne of the Nguyen Dynasty kings was recognized as a national treasure of Vietnam in 2015 and is located at Thai Hoa Palace, for tourists to admire and visit.

VAN THANG

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/nguoi-dan-ong-quay-pha-lam-gay-ngai-vang-o-dien-thai-hoa-post796688.html