An exhibition, entitled ‘Hoi Sinh Nhung Vung Dat Chet’ (The Revival of Dead Lands), is taking place at the Museum of Da Nang, 24 Bach Dang Street, until 22 December.

The exhibition highlighted over 200 objects and photos related to the past war in Viet Nam and the country’s efforts towards overcoming the consequences of bombs and mines and residues of toxic chemicals

On display are a total of over 200 objects and photos which are classified into 3 categories: cleaning up the environment in areas contaminated with residual toxic chemicals leftover from the wartime; removing post-war unexploded ordnances; and resurrecting in dead lands.

The exhibition aims at helping the public gain a deeper insight into a legacy of Agent Orange (AO), the chemical defoliant sprayed by American troops in Viet Nam during the past war.

Also, the event appeals for the community and international friends to join forces to relieve the pain of AO Vietnamese victims, protecting ecological environment, hereby helping to accelerate Viet Nam’s economic and social development.

Between 1961 and 1971, the US army sprayed some 80 million litres of chemical agents, 61% of which was AO containing 366 kilograms of dioxin, over nearly one quarter of the total area of southern Viet Nam.

Preliminary statistics showed that 4.8 million Vietnamese people were exposed to AO/dioxin, and about 3 million people became victims. Tens of thousands of people have died while millions of others have suffered from cancer, and other incurable diseases as a result. Many of their offspring have also suffered from birth defects.