The Nguyen Dynasty’s policies on Da Nang have been reflected through the historic “Chau Ban” (official administrative papers) which are on display at the Hoang Sa Exhibition House until March 31.

Invited guests at the exhibition entitled "Da Nang is seen from the sea through 'Chau Ban' under the Nguyen Dynasty". Photo: X.D

Co-organised by the Hoang Sa District People’s Committee and the National Archives Center No.1, the exhibition is divided into 3 parts: Da Nang seaport bay - an important trading position under the Nguyen Dynasty; activities to ensure security in the waters of Da Nang - Quang Nam under the Nguyen Dynasty; and exercising sovereignty over the Hoang Sa archipelago under the Nguyen Dynasty.

Apart from the nearly 100 documents featuring Da Nang’s role under the Nguyen Dynasty, the exhibition also showcases images and maps on Hoang Sa, including the latest maps of Hoang Sa Island District in Vietnamese and English published by the Publishing House of Natural Resources, Environment and cartography.

Additionally, there are photos capturing Da Nang’s economic activities at present, as well as the operations of maritime forces and fishermen at sea.

The ongoing exhibition aims to celebrate the 48^th anniversary of the city's Liberation Day (March 29, 1975 - March 29, 2023), and the 5^th anniversary of the inauguration of the Hoang Sa Exhibition House.

Dang Thanh Tung, Director of the State Records Management and Archives Department under the Vietnamese Ministry of Home Affairs, and other invited guests cut the ribbon to open the exhibition on Friday. Photo: X.D

School pupils at the exhibition. Photo: X.D

On display at the exhibition is the latest maps of Hoang Sa Island District in Vietnamese and English published by the Publishing House of Natural Resources, Environment and cartography

Reporting by X.DUNG - Translating by M.DUNG