Displaying images of 30 typical stone stele texts in Hoi An

ĐNO - From November 23 to December 5, at Hoi An communal house (No. 27 Le Loi, Hoi An ward), an exhibition of images of valuable steles preserved in relics in Hoi An such as communal houses, pagodas, temples, assembly halls, clan houses... will take place.

The display of panels introducing typical stone stele texts is taking place at Hoi An communal house. Photo: QUOC TUAN

The activity was organized by the Hoi An World Cultural Heritage Conservation Center to celebrate Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23) and the 26th anniversary of Hoi An Ancient Town being recognized as a World Cultural Heritage (December 4, 1999 - December 4, 2025).

The exhibition program features 30 panels introducing images of typical stone inscriptions. The stone inscriptions are particularly important sources of information, reflecting many values ​​about the history, culture, residents and social life of ancient Hoi An.

An old man studies the content on the stele. Photo: QUOC TUAN

Some notable steles on display include: Quan Cong Temple restoration stele (dating from the year Quy Dau 1753), Lai Vien Kieu restoration stele (dating from the 16th year of Gia Long - 1817), Thanh Chau communal house stele (dating from the 6th year of Thieu Tri - 1846)...

The carvings and calligraphy on the steles also show the artistic imprint, aesthetic thinking and cultural changes through each period, not only in Hoi An but also nationwide, contributing to enriching the nation's heritage treasure.

Source: https://baodanang.vn/trung-bay-hinh-anh-30-thac-ban-van-bia-tieu-bieu-tai-hoi-an-3311312.html