Quang Nam (VNA) – An exhibition onVietnam’s sea and island culture heritages opened on June 9 in Tam Ky city aspart of the 6th Quang Nam Heritage Festival 2017.
The event is designed to provide visitors anoverview on Vietnam’s sea and islands throughout historical periods through anumber of documents, ancient maps, records of the Nguyen Dynasty affirmingVietnam’s sovereignty over Truong Sa (Spratly) and Hoang Sa (Paracel)archipelagos.
Also on display are ancient items featuring thecountry’s sea and island cultures as well as festival costumes and workingtools of people in coastal regions, helping visitors gain a better understandingabout the life of fishermen.
In addition, cultural heritages, sea and islandtourism, folk performances and sea products of coastal localities are displayedat the exhibition, jointly held by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism,the People’s Committees of Quang Nam and central coastal localities.
The event, which runs through June 14, alsoprovides an opportunity to localities to accelerate cultural exchanges andshare experience in managing cultural activities, while promoting Vietnam’s culturalvalues as well as sea and island tourism potential. - VNA
Vietnam is striving to develop sea and island tourism to drive the sea-based economy forward, thus turning itself into a rich and strong marine nation.
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Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) 
