The Museum of Da Nang currently has an exhibition of ancient Vietnamese feline masterpieces,  and it is open until 23 December.

The exhibition, the first of its kind to be held in the city, is expected to enhance the aesthetic orientations of local residents, improving their awareness of the country’s ancient masterpieces and upholding their respect for the it’s traditional cultural heritage.

The event features around 60 sacred animal sculptures which were created during the Ly, Tran, the later Le and the Nguyen dynasties.  The pieces are made from many different kinds of materials, including stone, terracotta, glazed terracotta, wood, and bronze.  In particular, the exhibition also offers the opportunity for visitors to learn more about two Vietnamese traditional holy animals: lions and “Nghe” (a fictional creature with the head of a lion, the body of a dog, and a long tail).  In addition, a number of scientific documents about ancient Vietnamese masterpieces, collected by various organisations and individuals, are making their debut at the event.