Dr Nguyen Quang Cuong, 64, set up the 1,500-square-meter Hoa Cuong Museum in Binh An Commune, Loc Ha District in November 2020 at a cost of tens of billions of dong (VND10 billion = $435,000). It is divided into 13 sections. The idea of building a museum initially came to the former professor (pictured) at Binh Dinh Province’s Quy Nhon University in the 1970s after losing some certificates. He thought he would showcase the best of the past for his family and society. In the museum yard, Cuong has miniatures of Vietnam's Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands and boats made more than a century ago. Jars, porcelain, china, and ancient mortars are also displayed in the yard. There are 20 old motorbikes and bikes on the first floor, each costing VND30 - 100 million ($1,300 - 4,350). There are also documents and photos on display on the first floor. The second floor has more than 300 prehistoric artifacts, according to Cuong, including agricultural and home tools. There are more than 200 agricultural tools dating back to hundreds of years ago. In the photo, Cuong holds a stick that was used to carry offerings. Many measuring tools are on display, including this balance made of ivory centuries ago. Old sewing machines made in the U.S, Japan, Australia, and Russia. A vase made during the Ly Dynasty (1009–1225) era with a distinctive concave bottom. A few groups of visitors visit the museum every day. …
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