Delegates from Southeast Asian countries were amazed by the cultural and historical values ​​of relics and museums in Hanoi.

Be amazed by the historical and cultural value at the Vietnam National Assembly Museum
Visiting the Museum at the National Assembly building, SEAMEO SPAFA delegates were amazed by the historical value and cultural depth in the space displaying artifacts from the period before and after the construction of Thang Long Imperial Citadel, which was very vivid and realistic. Continuing and honoring the traditional values ​​of the nation, this museum of artifacts is the place to continue writing historical stories for the descendants of the S-shaped country.   The museum at the National Assembly building is the first archaeological museum in Vietnam. On an area of ​​3,700 m2, the space displays more than 400 relics and nearly 10 monuments, selected from tens of thousands of relics and 140 monuments from the foundation of the sacred land. All were discovered and preserved by archaeologists during the excavation process at the National Assembly building area in 2008 - 2009.
Together with the museum tour guide, Prof. Dr. Lam Thi My Dung - Former Head of the Department of Archaeology, Faculty of History; Former Director of the Museum of Anthropology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, and Dr. Nguyen Van Anh - Lecturer of the Department of Archaeology, Faculty of History, University of Social Sciences and Humanities had discussions with the delegation from 9 Southeast Asian countries about the historical and cultural values ​​shown in the artifacts displayed at the museum.
The museum is divided according to archaeological stratigraphic sections with time progression from ancient times to recent times, including 2 main spaces: basement 2 displays the Pre-Thang Long period - before King Ly Cong Uan issued the Edict to move the capital here; meanwhile basement 1 displays the Thang Long period - that is, after 1010, after King Ly Cong Uan moved the capital.
The museum not only brings a new image to the National Assembly, affirming the correct policy of the Party and State of Vietnam in preserving and promoting the Thang Long Imperial Citadel Heritage, but is also an important highlight in welcoming and promoting the value of Vietnam's national cultural heritage to delegations of heads of state, the masses and international tourists.

SEAMEO delegates from nine Southeast Asian countries marvel at the valuable antiquities at the National Assembly Museum, located in Ba Dinh, Hanoi.

 

Visit Thang Long Imperial Citadel - a place that preserves outstanding global values ​​in humanities, art, sculpture, and architecture
The SEAMEO SPAFA delegation visited the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long - a complex of relics associated with the history of Thang Long - Hanoi. This massive architectural work was built by dynasties in many historical periods and became the most important relic in the system of Vietnamese relics. The unique architectural traces and millions of valuable artifacts have partly recreated the historical process of Vietnam spanning from the period of Chinese domination under the rule of the Sui and Tang dynasties (7th to 9th centuries), throughout the dynasties: Ly, Tran, Le, Mac and Nguyen (1010-1945).

The Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long - Hanoi is the only evidence of the long-standing cultural tradition of the Vietnamese people in the Red River Delta throughout its 13-century history and is still continuing to this day. The archaeological cultural layers, architectural and artistic relics of the heritage reflect a continuous historical chain of dynasties ruling Vietnam in terms of ideology, politics, administration, law, economy and culture for nearly a thousand years. It is very rare in the world to find a heritage that demonstrates such a long continuity of political and cultural development as the Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long - Hanoi.

Admiring the length of history and cultural depth of historical artifacts at Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Mr. Jeremy R. Barns - General Director, National Museum of the Philippines happily said: “I have had the opportunity to visit Vietnam many times, I also learned a lot of information about your beautiful country, so I really feel the importance of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel relic.
It is wonderful that this relic has been carefully preserved by Vietnam, and the historical values ​​of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long have been recognized by the international community. This is a source of pride for your country!”

Visit the Museum of Anthropology - the first museum of a university in Vietnam
During their working time at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU, the SEAMEO SPAFA delegation visited the Museum of Anthropology on campus.
The Museum of Anthropology of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU, is the first museum of a university in Vietnam and is one of the models that combines training with practice. In addition to its training function as a teaching museum, the museum also has the function of organizing scientific research activities and scientific-cultural services; researching and applying scientific and technological advances in collecting, displaying, preserving and managing artifacts, specimens and documents.  

Since its establishment, the Museum of Anthropology has gradually become a familiar address for students and lecturers to learn about the history and culture of the nation. The museum encourages visitors to visit and research to explore the past, interpreting the past and present cultural life of Vietnamese communities. The main target audience of the museum is the lecturers and students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.
Currently, the Museum has two permanent exhibition rooms on Archaeology, Anthropology and Vietnamese Culture and three 3D models of the museum, the Temple of Literature and the human body. In the virtual museum, there are 24 attractive exhibition topics on agriculture, pottery making, metallurgy in prehistoric times, Thai weaving, Dong Ho painting, history of Confucianism and Imperial examinations, Vietnamese pagoda structure... The Museum of Anthropology also coordinates with the Vietnam History Museum, the Museum of Ethnology, and the UNESCO Association for the Conservation of Vietnamese Antiquities to participate in thematic exhibitions.

During their participation in the 2023 annual meeting of SEAMEO SPAFA in Hanoi, the delegation of Southeast Asian countries experienced traditional Vietnamese dishes such as spring rolls, green rice flakes, beef pho, Hue beef noodle soup, fish sauce hotpot, egg coffee, etc.     The cultural and historical beauty of Hanoi's famous landscapes, museums and rich culinary arts, along with the warm feelings and thoughtful reception of the Vietnamese people in general and the Board of Directors, lecturers and staff of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU in particular, have brought satisfaction and love to the SEAMEO SPAFA delegation for the S-shaped land.
Today, the flight carrying international friends will leave Hanoi. VNU-USSH would like to congratulate the 2023 Annual Meeting of SEAMEO SPAFA on a great success! Goodbye and see you again in the next projects at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU as well as in our country Vietnam!
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