The schedule will see Dr. Nguyen Manh Hung represent the country to present a range of outstanding local publications to foreign visitors.
A number of illustrious Vietnamese books will be showcased at the Vietnamese booth, including the national geography of the Nguyen Dynasty (1820-1884) Hoang Viet Nhat Thong Du Dia Chi, which won the highest prize of the prestigious Vietnam National Book Awards 2022; an art book written on traditional bamboo paper Thien trong tung phut giay (Every-minute zen); and the Chinh phu ngam (Lament of the soldier’s wife).
At the event, Dr. Hung will serve as a keynote speaker at the ASEAN Copyright Conference. Furthermore, he will be involved in bilateral and multilateral exchanges, discussions, and meetings, as well as aiding the Rights Ambassador RA programme to promote Vietnamese books around the globe.
Hoi An’s history told through printing woodblocks, imperial rescripts
NDO – The historic milestones of the UNESCO-listed ancient town of Hoi An, and Quang Nam province in general, are being told through an exhibition featuring relevant printing woodblocks and imperial decrees.
Agreement signed to preserve and promote Hai Van Gate national site
NDO – A cooperative agreement was signed between the authorities of central Thua Thien-Hue province and Da Nang city on February 20 to preserve and promote the historical and architectural values of Hai Van Quan (Hai Van Gate) national relic site.
Spratly and Paracel Islands on the Hue Nine Dynastic Urns
Hue’s nine dynastic urns are not only national treasures indicating the authority and power of the Nguyen Dynasty, the final feudal dynasty of Vietnam, but also evaluated as a geographical book, a unique encyclopedia of Vietnam in the early 19th century. In particular, on the nine dynastic urns, many names of mountains, rivers and marine islands of Vietnam are shown quite clearly and convincingly. This shows that our ancestors had deep awareness of national sovereignty, including marine islands.
King Bao Dai’s Palace
Located on Trieu Viet Vuong Street, Da Lat in Lam Dong Province, Bao Dai’s Palace is a charming structure with a European renovated architectural style that helps beautify this romantic city.
My Xuyen wood carving features Hue Royal Court
My Xuyen, a village in Phong Dien district 40 km north of Hue, has been famous for wood carving for hundreds of years.
