March 11th, 2010 noelbynature Posted in Vietnam No Comments »
The steles of Hanoi’s Temple of Literature listing the doctoral candidates between the 15th-18th centuries are in danger of being literally erased from history as visitors run their fingers through the names.
Van Mieu steles endangered by human touch
Thanh Nien News, 01 Mar 2010
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March 9th, 2010 noelbynature Posted in UNESCO World Heritage, Vietnam No Comments »
Unesco funds over a million (US?) dollars for the preservation of Thang Long Citadel.
Over $1.2 million to preserve Thang Long Royal Citadel
Vietnam Net Bridge, 26 February 2010
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March 9th, 2010 noelbynature Posted in Exhibitions, Vietnam No Comments »
An antique collector opens an exhibition showcasing his collection of ancient swords, including 37 Vietnamese examples.
Dong Son style swords on display at the Thanh Hoa provincial museum
Journey through history with antique swords
Viet Nam News, 26 February 2010
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March 5th, 2010 noelbynature Posted in Vietnam No Comments »
Archaeologists report new finds of artifacts under the ruins of Hoa Lu, a former capital of Vietnam.
Ancient objects found at former Hoa Lu capital
VOV News, 23 February 2010
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March 4th, 2010 noelbynature Posted in Exhibitions, Vietnam No Comments »
This might be the same exhibition that was featured here a couple of weeks ago, but this story carries a location: the Exhibition House at 93 Dinh Tien Hoang Street.
Collectors display artefacts from Asia’s ancient cultures
Viet Nam News, 23 February 2010
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March 3rd, 2010 noelbynature Posted in Exhibitions, Museums, Vietnam No Comments »
An LA Times review of the ancient Vietnam exhibition currently on at the Asia Society Museum in New York.
‘Arts of Ancient Viet Nam’
LA Times, 21 February 2010
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March 2nd, 2010 noelbynature Posted in Vietnam No Comments »
In this Voice of Vietnam interview with Dr Tong Trung Tin, Dr Tin discusses the archaeological evidence unearthed from recent excavations at the 1,300-year-old citadel site in the heart of Hanoi.
Archaeological evidence of Thang Long Royal Citadel deserves to be recognised by UNESCO
Voice of Vietnam News, 20 February 2010
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