Exhibition "Hoang Sa, Truong Sa - Sacred sea and islands"

The exhibition introduced nearly 200 valuable documents, maps, and images stored at the Vietnam National Archives Center, the Vietnam Military History Museum, the Navy Museum, and documents collected from the Archives and National Libraries of France and the United States, reflecting the history of Vietnam's sovereignty over the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos; the process of fighting to protect and maintain sovereignty over the sea and islands; and the spirit of readiness to fight and protect the territory and territorial waters of the Vietnamese army and people.

The exhibition “Hoang Sa, Truong Sa - Sacred Sea and Islands” attracted a large number of cadres, soldiers and people to visit. Photo: Quang Anh

In particular, the exhibition displays and introduces many documents in the Vietnam National Archives from the 19th century to the present. Among them are the Royal Records and Woodblocks of the Nguyen Dynasty, which have been recognized by UNESCO as world documentary heritage. These are authentic, objective, and reliable historical documents affirming Vietnam's sovereignty over the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos.

Some woodblock paintings and photos affirming Vietnam's sovereignty over the two Hoang Sa archipelagos at the exhibition. Photo: Quang Anh

With valuable, authentic, rich and vivid documents arranged and displayed outdoors in an airy, close-to-nature space, the exhibition has created a highlight that "attracts" visitors, bringing viewers many emotions and deep impressions; the exhibition contributes to educating patriotism, fostering love for the homeland, sea and islands. Thereby raising the sense of responsibility to protect the sacred sovereignty of the sea and islands of the Fatherland for cadres, soldiers and the majority of people, arousing the aspiration to develop a prosperous and happy country. At the same time, it continues to strongly affirm Vietnam's sovereignty over the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos.

Source: https://thoidai.com.vn/trien-lam-hoang-sa-truong-sa-bien-dao-thieng-lieng-211108.html