Entitled "Vietnam’s Hoang Sa and Truong Sa - Historical Evidence", the exhibition showcases 120 maps published in Vietnam, China, and Western countries from the 16th century onwards, which all affirm Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos.

The highlight of the exhibition is a display of a number of royal documents formulated by Vietnamese feudal regimes from the 17th to early 20th centuries. Most notably among them are maps published in Vietnam, China, and Western countries from the 15th century onwards, which all affirmed Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Bac Son said the exhibition, jointly organised by the Ministry of Information and Communications and the Thanh Hoa provincial People’s Committee, is one of numerous actions designed to pay tribute to the previous generation for protecting sea and island sovereignty.

The exhibition also aims to raise awareness among people, especially among the youth, of Vietnam’s authority over the two archipelagos, as well as the importance of protecting the national sea and island sovereignty and territorial integrity, he noted.
The exhibition runs until May 16.