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Exhibition on Hoang Sa, Truong Sa archipelagos opens in Thai Nguyen
Thu Minh 16:14, 2016/11/17
KTĐT - An exhibition affirming Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spartly) archipelagos opened in the northern province of Thai Nguyen on November 16.
KTĐT - An exhibition affirming Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spartly) archipelagos opened in the northern province of Thai Nguyen on November 16.
The event aims to raise awareness of importance of Vietnam’s sea and responsibility in protecting the country’s sea and island sovereignty among local officials and people.
The exhibition displayed nearly 600 publications and 80 photos related to the country’s sea and islands, including the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spartly) archipelagos.
 
Visitors at the exhibition.
Visitors at the exhibition.
In addition, maps issued by Vietnam, China and Western countries from the 17th to the 20th century and four atlases published by China proving Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos were introduced at the exhibition.
Besides, books and photos featuring islands belonging to the Truong Sa archipelago as well as locals’ lives in the area which are provided by the library of the central province of Khanh Hoa were also on display.
The event included documentaries on sea and island sovereignty of Vietnam, along with a talk show themed “Vietnam’s sea and islands and national sovereignty” organised by representatives of the Chief Navy Technical Service.
The exhibition runs through November 23.
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