Hoang Sa, Truong Sa exhibition in Son La Province
VOV.VN - Son La Provincial authorities have announced that an exhibition showcasing the historical evidence proving Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos will open August 25 at the province stadium.
Maps and documents in traditional Chinese, Vietnamese and French languages issued by Vietnamese feudal states from the 17th to the early 20th century, all affirming sovereignty of Vietnam over these islands, are included in the exhibition.
During the five-day event, the organizing board introduces a vast amount of evidentiary material by researchers and scholars, including copies of Nguyen-dynasty official documents directly establishing Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa.
In addition, the exhibition features photographs of the daily lives of local people and soldiers on the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago.