Cao Dai exhibition on Vietnamese history, culture opens
The Cao Dai Church in Tay Ninh on February 15 organised an exhibition on Vietnamese culture and history featuring 30 tableux in the province's Hoa Thanh district.
President Truong Tan Sang (L) greets dignitaries and heads of Cao Dai churches and organisations. (Photo: VNA)
Tay Ninh (VNA) - The Cao Dai Church in Tay Ninh on February 15 organised ⛦an exhibition on Vietnamese culture and history featuring 30 tableux in the province's Hoa Thanh district.
The exhibition titled Uong nuoc nho nguon (Gratitude to Our Root) was organised to mark the 91st founding anniversary of Caodaism.
The figurines that narrate stories about Co Loa Citadel, Lac Long Quan, Au Co, the Trau Cau legend, Saint Giong, Nguyen Huu Canh, Quang Trung, and others were created by Cao Dai followers in various places.
Speaking at the inauguration, Monsignor Thuong Tam Thanh, Head of the Tay Ninh Church's Executive Council, said the exhibition is "an invocation to the Lord" and seeks to encourage people to practise charity and justice and contribute to building the country.
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President Truong Tan Sang (L) greets dignitaries and heads of Cao Dai churches and organisations. (Photo: VNA)
