Dao Thi Thanh Thuy, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Can Tho City, said that the exhibition “Beautiful and Peaceful Seas and Islands of Vietnam” displays 70 photos about the history and sovereignty of the country over sea and islands in the East Sea (aka the South China Sea); their position and role in terms of politics, socio-economy, defense, and security; and meaningful activities held by the nation in general and Can Tho City in particular towards the national sea and islands. Via the exhibition, the organizing panel hopes to raise awareness, national pride, and responsibility of the community, especially the young generation in managing, conserving, and promoting the values of sea and islands; honor the contribution of forefathers and soldiers on duty at sea and on islands; and highlight the support of local people and international friends in this work.

 The “Beautiful and Peaceful Seas and Islands of Vietnam” exhibition displays 70 photos about the history and sovereignty of the country over sea and islands

At the same time, Can Tho Museum has also opened another thematic display “Old Sounds” to present over 180 photos, documents, and items on sounds in daily life and national resistance wars. Sound has become an effective weapon of the Party, State, and people on the cultural and ideological fronts. Moreover, it has contributed to the victory of the Vietnamese revolution and the success of national renewal, industrialization, and modernization.

The delegates visit the thematic display “Old Sounds”.

Via the thematic display, the organizing panel hopes to teach young generations to love their country and to be creative and enthusiastic in working and studying, to contribute to preserving and promoting the values of the nation's cultural heritage.

Collector Tran Anh Huy, said that the photo exhibition “Beautiful and Peaceful Seas and Islands of Vietnam” and thematic display “Old Sounds” are meaningful and educational. He also felt proud as his artifacts were on display at the exhibition.

Collector Tran Anh Huy demonstrates how to use a phonograph in 1930

The photo exhibition “Beautiful and Peaceful Seas and Islands of Vietnam” and thematic display “Old Sounds” will last until September 29 and December 1, respectively.

The photo exhibition “Beautiful and Peaceful Seas and Islands of Vietnam” attracts many young people and students

Visitors have a more realistic view through the photos of troops on duty to protect the country's sea and islands.

Can Tho Museum introduces the digitization of Vietnamese cultural heritage

The students experience 3D photos and models (VR360) of the Hung Kings Temple in Can Tho City on the Internet.