Nearly 500 artefacts recovered from sunken vessels dating from the 15th to 18th century are being displayed at the Vietnam National Museum of History. More than 60,000 artefacts, mostly blue and white ceramics, were recovered from a ship found near Binh Thuan (excavated in 2001 and 2002) The largest-ever exhibition, which runs from January 18 to May 18, gives visitors a chance to see for the first time a big number of ceramic artifacts and an overview of Vietnam’s underwater archaeological achievements, Vietnamese and Asian ceramics, and the Silk Road (207BC-220AD) of the sea. Many blue and white enamel ware and multi-colored enamel pottery items are recovered from a ship found near Ca Mau Province According to director of the Vietnam History Museum, Nguyen Van Cuong, most of the 500 artefacts being displayed are goods from dozens of sunken merchant vessels which were recovered recently from the East Sea. Some antiques made from copper including sinks and … [Read more...] about Shipwreck artefacts from sunken ships displayed at history museum
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Vietnam helps Laos upgrade Military History Museum
At the ground-breaking ceremony (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – A ceremony was held in Vientiane on January 19 to start a project on the maintenance and upgrade of the Lao Military History Museum as a gift from the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence to its Lao counterpart. The ceremony was attended by General Ngo Xuan Lich, Politburo member and Minister of Defence, and his Lao counterpart Chansamon Chanyalath. Speaking at the event, Lt. Gen. Noethong Phomlavong, Deputy Chief of the General Political Department of the Lao People’s Army, said the project is of great significance and a new landmark in the special relation of friendship and solidarity between the two sides. He also expressed gratitude to the party, State and people of Vietnam for their attention and assistance to the Lao People’s Army. Representatives of the Vietnamese constructor guaranteed the completion of the project as scheduled with the highest quality. The project is started on the … [Read more...] about Vietnam helps Laos upgrade Military History Museum
History Museum displaying shipwreck artifacts
The largest-ever exhibition of 500 artifacts from sunken vessels dating from the 15th to 18th century will take place at the Vietnam National Museum of History from January 18 to May 18. 500 artifacts being exhibited at Vietnam National Museum of History from January 18 to May 18. For the first time, visitors will have the opportunity to admire a massive amount of ceramic artifacts taken from ancient ships found in the waters near Binh Thuan, Hon Dam, Cu Lao Cham, Hon Cau, and Ca Mau. Nearly 500 artifacts, mostly goods on ancient merchant boats, have been discovered in the East Sea and their display presents an overview of Vietnam’s underwater archaeological achievements, Vietnamese and Asian ceramics, and the “Silk Road” (207BC-220AD) on the sea. The exhibition is divided into four themes: Vietnamese seas and sea trade; Vietnamese commercial ceramics; The Silk Road on the Sea; and ships excavated from Vietnam’s seabed. According to Mr. Nguyen … [Read more...] about History Museum displaying shipwreck artifacts
Cooperation between Vietnam National Museum of History and Seoul…
Photo for illustration (Source: toquoc.vn)At the working session, Ms. Kim Jung-hwa, General Director of Arts of Seoul Handicrafts Arts Museum expressed her hope to cooperation with the Vietnam National Museum of History in different fields, including research activities, exhibition and publication. In addition, the museum will establish handicraft technology forum and hope that the Vietnam National Museum of History to participate in the forum. Responding to the invitation, the Vietnam National Museum of History will be ready to participate and also look forward to expanding cooperation with partners in Korea. The cooperation will contribute to open research opportunities to compare the technology and history of handicraft production in Korea and Vietnam./. Compiled by BTA … [Read more...] about Cooperation between Vietnam National Museum of History and Seoul…
Napalm Girl photographer Nick Ut donates items to Vietnam Press Museum
The Vietnamese American photojournalist Nick Ut has donated several cameras and 50 photos taken during the American War to Vietnam Press Museum on June 1. (Left to right) Nick Ut, Vice head of Vietnam Journalists' Association Ho Quang Hoi, and Tran Thi Kim Hoa, director of Vietnam Journalists Association, said the Vietnam Press Museum contacted Nick Ut after it was established on July 28 last year. Nick Ut agreed to give the museum two Nikon cameras the he used in 1966 and 1970, his press card and 50 photos he took in Vietnam during and after the American War, some of them haven't been made public before. Vice head of Vietnam Journalists' Association Ho Quang Hoi said, "I was moved when I met Nick Ut. His photos captured the marks of the sorrowful but heroic history of Vietnam. The Napalm Girl photo really showed the truth and terror of war in general and in Vietnam in particular to the world. Nick Ut and his colleagues showed bravery and professional ethics when they … [Read more...] about Napalm Girl photographer Nick Ut donates items to Vietnam Press Museum