Vietnam Welcomes Repatriated Bronze Statue of Goddess Durga

via various sources, 20 June 2024: A bronze statue of Goddess Durga, repatriated from the US, arrived at the National Museum of History in Hanoi on June 18. The 191cm, 101kg statue, reflecting the cultural and religious life of the Champa culture, will be used for research and exhibitions. This repatriation, a result of international cooperation, underscores Vietnam’s commitment to the 1970 UNESCO Convention on cultural property protection.

A bronze statue of Goddess Durga arrived in Vietnam on June 18 and is being kept at the National Museum of History in Hanoi to serve researching and exhibiting activities, the Department of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on June 20.

The ancient statue of the Vietnamese origin is 191cm long and 101kg weigh, depicting the image of the Hindu goddess Durga and having great historical, cultural and art values. It reflects the cultural, religious life and beliefs in the history of Champa community – an important part constituting the diversity and unity in the community of Vietnamese ethnic groups. Along with enriching the collection of artefacts on Vietnamese culture and history, the reception of the statue also realises the antiquities repatriation policy, preventing loss of cultural property and heritage.

Source: Bronze statue of Goddess Durga repatriated

See also:

• Tiếp nhận cổ vật tượng đồng Nữ thần Durga từ Vương quốc Anh về Việt Nam | kinhtedothi.vn, 20 Jun 2024
• Bronze statue of Goddess Durga repatriated | Vietnam Plus 21 Jun 2024