The exhibition themed "Hoang Sa, Truong Sa of Vietnam-historical evidence" displays documentary photos, official documents of the Nguyen Dynasty, a collection of 200 maps, nearly 200 documents and photographs along with historical evidence published by China and western countries affirming Vietnam’s territorial sovereignty over continental shelf and exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the two islands.
Some Vietnamese oldest maps published since the 15th century are also evidence confirming the nation’s sovereignty over the two archipelagoes.
The exhibition also displays documentary photos of the Nguyen Dynasty on the construction of a sovereignty stele, placing Buddhist statues and relics of Hoang Sa heroes, reflecting the daily life of residents and security guards in the two islands.
The photo collections have helped affirm Vietnam’s establishment and consecutive sovereignty enforcement for Hoang Sa and Truong islands for more than last five centuries.
It also showcases a documentary collection on the Paracel Islands from the French colonial period (1937-1974), the Nguyen Dynasty during which a hydro-meteorological station and radio stations were built, and the official documents of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802 -1945), especially official documents of the Minh Mang dynasty including an edict sending missions on duty in Hoang Sa and Truong Sa.
The event, running through June 25, also introduces a number of books and literary and artworks about sea and islands and includes film screenings on Paracel and Spratly archipelagoes and art performances.
