VietNamNet Bridge – An exhibition showcasing maps and documents proving Viet Nam’s sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos opens today in this province’s My Tho City.

Evidence: The documents displayed at the exhibition prove Viet Nam’s sovereignty over the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos since feudal times. Photo vietnamplus.vn

The exhibition, titled “Hoang Sa, Truong Sa belong to Viet Nam – The historical and juridical evidence,” is being organised by the Ministry of Information and Communications, in collaboration with Tien Giang’s People’s Committee.

It displays more than 200 maps, images, data sheets, documents, artifacts and publications that reflect Viet Nam’s process of establishing and enforcing maritime sovereignty from the 17th to the 20th century.

The documents show that since feudatory times, the Vietnamese kingdoms had explored, established, enforced and defended their sovereignty over Hoang Sa, Truong Sa and other maritime zones that belonged to Viet Nam’s territory.

The highlight of the exhibition is the Atlas Universal collection, compiled by Philippe Vandermaelen (1795-1869), a Belgian geologist and founder of the Belgian Royal Geographic Society, which confirms Viet Nam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa.

Deputy Minister Pham Hong Hai said at the opening ceremony that the exhibition was an important communication activity that would contribute to raising awareness, boosting solidarity and enhancing the sense of responsibility among Vietnamese citizens in the country and overseas – especially amongst young people – in defending and asserting Viet Nam’s sovereignty over the two archipelagos.  

The exhibition runs until April 26 at the province’s cultural centre.

Source: VNS