Exhibition of historical theme "Lao Cai under French colonial period" and Exhibition of Lao Cai art paintings and photos

Lao Cai Provincial Museum in collaboration with the Provincial Literature and Arts Association organized a special historical exhibition “Lao Cai under French colonial rule” and an exhibition of paintings and art photos about Lao Cai. This is an activity to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025).

Delegates cut the ribbon to open the exhibition.

The historical theme “Lao Cai under French colonial rule” is exhibited by the Provincial Museum in collaboration with experts and interns from the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, including sub-themes: Administrative, administrative and military organization; economic exploitation; infrastructure development; environment and material culture; research on local populations for scientific, political , military, economic and financial purposes; the war of national liberation, from beginning to victory; linguistic heritage and other heritages.

More than 300 documents, images and artifacts have outlined the history of Lao Cai from 1858 to 1954, while adding new documents, reflecting each stage of formation, change and transformation of Lao Cai according to the flow of modern history.

Thematic exhibition space "Lao Cai during the French colonial period".

Delegates learn about the exhibits in the exhibition.

For the exhibition of paintings and art photos with the theme "New Lao Cai", there are nearly 70 works reflecting the revolutionary history, landscape, heritage and cultural life of Lao Cai ethnic groups through the perspective of artists introduced, thereby helping the public understand more deeply about the historical journey and changes of the land at the headland of the Fatherland.

Delegates visit the exhibition space.

The thematic exhibition “Lao Cai during the French colonial period” and the exhibition of paintings and art photos about Lao Cai will last from April 28 to May 5 at Lao Cai Provincial Museum.

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