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| Hue space being displayed at the exhibition |
The exhibition, organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism in collaboration with the People’s Committee of Hue City, was officially opened on the evening of April 27 at Hue City Culture and Cinema Center (No. 41A Hung Vuong St., Thuan Hoa District).
The event is part of the National Tourism Year – Hue 2025, marking the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and the Reunification of the Country (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025) and congratulating Hue City on becoming a centrally-governed municipality.
The exhibition has the participation of 29 provinces and cities, focusing on showcasing and promoting the tangible and intangible cultural values, beautiful landscapes, and the people of Vietnam.
The joint exhibition titled “Tourism Spaces, Cultural Heritage, and Beautiful Landscapes of Vietnam” presents the public with various distinctive contents. Among them, “Tourism through Vietnam’s Cultural Heritage and Beautiful Landscapes” showcases the country, its people, and the heritage sites recognized by UNESCO.
“The Capitals of Vietnam in the past and present” takes visitors to regions that were once the capitals of Vietnam, where historical and cultural marks have been deeply engraved for centuries. These areas used to serve as the cultural, economic, and political centers of the country. The exhibition also features the tourism and cultural heritage of Vietnam’s former capitals, including Phu Tho, Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, Hue, and Hanoi.
“Vietnamese Ethnic Cultural Heritage” focuses on showcasing the cultural heritage of the various ethnic groups across Vietnam. Additionally, the exhibition features several works of light sculptures from the “Tram tich kinh ky” collection, such as the works “Huong Sa”, “Co Do”, and “Chiec Non bai tho”, created by the young artist Bui Van Tu.
Furthermore, there is an exhibition area dedicated to ancient Vietnamese ceramics, as well as a Vietnamese tea culture space, which showcases tea products and promotes tea culture exchange. Moreover, there will be dedicated spaces representing regions for 29 participating provinces, where they present tangible and intangible cultural heritage, historical sites, festivals, and iconic landmarks; as well as displaying various types of tourism, travel products; local cuisine and specialties. Throughout the exhibition, there are special artistic programs gathering artists and artisans from many provinces, with performances that highlight the distinct cultural identities of each region.
According to the organizing committee, this event carries a great significance, contributing to the promotion of Vietnam’s beautiful image, rich in national identity. Especially, holding the exhibition in Hue City, a place that embodies the essence of both royal court culture and folk traditions, also furthers honors the value of heritage and affirms Hue’s role as a major cultural and tourism center of the country.
Following are the photos taken at the exhibition:
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| Artistic performance at the opening ceremony |
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| Displayed artistic photos attracting viewers |
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| The displaying space of Kon Tum Province |
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| A displaying corner of Dien Bien Province |
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| Artisans from Bac Ninh Province performing at the exhibition |
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| The food court with various stalls is also a part of the exhibition program |
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| An artisan from Dak Lak delegation performing at the exhibition |
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| The exhibition is a place for meetings, exchanges, and connections among localities, travel businesses, artisans, and the community |
By N. Minh