Prime Minister: Culture is a colorful and vibrant thread for Vietnam-France friendship

Located on the Mediterranean coast, Nice is the most famous tourist city in the South of France, welcoming millions of visitors from all over the world every year.

On the occasion of attending the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) and bilateral activities in the French Republic, on the afternoon of June 7 local time, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife visited the old town and cultural works in Nice.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visits Lascaris Museum - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

Nice consists of the new quarter and the old quarter, of which the old quarter in Nice is considered the place that preserves the soul of the city, with ancient buildings, unique architectural works, squares, museums, parks...

One of the highlights of the museum is its extremely rich and rare collection of ancient musical instruments, the largest in France and one of the largest in Europe - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

The Prime Minister and his wife visited the Lascaris Museum - a unique cultural site, bearing the historical and artistic imprint of the South of France.

The museum was originally a 17th-century aristocratic mansion of the Lascaris-Vintimille family, one of the most influential noble families in the region. With its magnificent Baroque architecture and meticulously hand-painted ceilings, the palace was classified as a historical monument in 1946 and officially became a museum in 1970.

In addition to the musical instrument collection, the museum also displays decorative art works such as paintings, sculptures, ceramics, tapestries and antique furniture - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

The history of the museum is linked to the desire to preserve Nice's precious architectural heritage, while creating a space to display unique art objects. After many years of restoration, the Lascaris Museum has become one of the city's leading museums, attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year.

One of the highlights of the museum is its extremely rich and rare collection of ancient musical instruments, which is the largest in France and one of the largest in Europe. The collection includes more than 500 instruments, many of which date from the 17th to 19th centuries, reflecting the development of European classical music.

Prime Minister writes in the guestbook at Lascaris Museum - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

Violins, violas, and cellos crafted by renowned artisans such as Antonio Stradivari and Guarneri del Gesù are testament to the high level of craftsmanship of this period. In particular, the museum also owns European, African, and Asian folk instruments, creating an interesting cultural exchange.

In addition to the musical instrument collection, the museum also displays decorative art such as paintings, sculptures, ceramics, tapestries and antique furniture. The rooms in the museum are restored to their original state, with hand-painted ceilings and plasterwork.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife visit the old town in Nice - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

Visiting the museum, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed his impression and admiration for the collection of valuable artifacts, especially the collection of 500 musical instruments connecting the past - present - future.

Feeling the value of the artifacts at the museum, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that culture is an endogenous strength; inspiring and motivating generations; contributing to building, protecting and developing the country quickly, greenly and sustainably.

According to the Prime Minister, culture is also a colorful and musical thread for the friendship between the two peoples and two countries of Vietnam and France./.

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