The Republic of Korea’s National Palace Museum is hosting a special exhibition entitled “the Treasures of the Vietnamese Nguyen Dynasty†to offer insight into the history and culture of Vietnam through a pan-Asian perspective and the shared culture of the two countries.
The exhibition features 165 relics and artefacts dating from the 19th century and photographs and videos of historical places in Hue, the imperial capital of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945).
The National Palace Museum’s Director, Chang Jong-soo, stressed the cultural similarities between the two countries. He said the event would offer the RoK’s people a rare chance to understand more about the last imperial rulers of Vietnam.
The exhibition lasts until February 16 and will move to Gyeongju City, Gyeongsangbuk Province for another display from February 28 to May 15.