Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Culture and Sports on June 29 held a ceremony at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History to announce 17 national treasures and launched an exhibition displaying them.

Former National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and delegates visit the thematic exhibition.

The displayed include the newly recognised national treasure - a ceramic pot belonging to the Dong Son culture (about 2,500 - 2,000 years ago); the statues of Buddas, gods and goddesses; Nguyen Dynasty treasures; and modern art masterpieces, reflecting the brilliant imprints of Vietnam’s development periods.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Nguyen Minh Nhut, Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Culture and Sports, said that the display of the heritage masterpieces is a vivid testament to the length of history and culture of the nation.

He expressed his hope that the exhibition will strike a chord with the public, spread the love of heritage, and raise awareness of protecting and preserving national treasures. It will run until August 10 at the museum.

A total of 327 artifacts and groups of artifacts have been recognised as national treasures so far. Of these, Ho Chi Minh City has 17, which are being kept at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History, the Ho Chi Minh City Museum, the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts, and by private collector Pham Gia Chi Bao.

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