Bac Giang (VNA) – Photos and documents onVietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes are now ondisplay in the northern province of Bac Giang.
The event, opened on April 20, is to mark the 47thanniversary of the liberation of the south (April 30), and the 68th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7).
On show are 80 images and 42 exhibits themed ‘Hoang Sa,Truong Sa belong to Vietnam: historical and legal evidence’ presented by theMinistry of Information and Communications, together with 180 photos featuring ethnic and religious groups, and mementos of Bac Giang’s soldiers and civiliansduring wartime.
They affirm Vietnam’s sovereignty over the two archipelagoesand highlight history and cultural identity of ethnic groups and Bac Giangprovince in particular, as well as contributions of the groups and religions innational construction and protection.
Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Culture,Sports and Tourism Nguyen Sy Cam said the event is hoped to enhance patriotismamong youths.
The exhibition will run until the end of May./.