Maps, Documents on Hoang Sa and Truong Sa on Display in Dak Lak
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Taking place from November 1-3 in Dak Lak province's Krong Nang district, the mobile exhibition titled “Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly): Historical and legal evidence” was organized by the Dak Lak Department of Information and Communications in coordination with the Krong Nang People's Committee with more than 7,000 people registering to visit.
The exhibition showcased many documents, artifacts, publications and nearly 100 maps, which have been collected and published by domestic and international researchers and scholars.
Especially, the exhibition introduces royal records of the Nguyen Dynasty (which began with the reign of King Gia Long, and ended with the reign of King Bao Dai) that directly dealt with the exploitation, management, establishment and enforcement of Vietnam’s sovereignty over the two island districts.
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| People visit the exhibition titled “Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly): Historical and legal evidence”. Photo: daklak.gov.vn |
The activities within the framework of the exhibition provided a lot of historical evidence, legal basis on Vietnam's sovereignty over the sea and islands and the Party's guidelines and policies, the State's policies and laws on sustainable development of the marine economy towards the goal of "Vietnam will become a strong and rich country from the sea, developing sustainably, prosperously and prosperously".
On this occasion, students also participated in the "I love Vietnam's Sea and Islands" contest. More than 1,500 paintings by students expressed their love and knowledge about the sea and islands through lines and colors.
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| 120 outstanding paintings on Vietnam's sea and islands were selected to be displayed at the exhibition and participate in the final round. Photo: daklak.gov.vn |
According to the organizing committee's data, more than 100 delegations of local agencies and units in the district with more than 7,000 people registered to visit and get to know the historical and legal documents at the exhibition.
The exhibition aims to increase awareness of Vietnam’s sovereignty over its seas and islands among local people, especially younger generations, thus fuelling patriotism and their higher sense of responsibility for national protection.
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