via Vietnam Plus, 16 June 2023: An exhibition at the Hue Imperial Citadel displayed 32 photos of carvings from the Nine Dynasty Urns, showcasing Vietnam’s natural beauty and the Nguyen Dynasty’s aspiration for immortality.
An exhibition named “The Vietnam land shown on the Nine Dynasty Urns” was held at the Hue Imperial Citadel (Dai Noi) in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on June 16.
At the event, 32 photos with captions of the sea, rivers and mountains across all regions of Vietnam which were carved on the Nine Dynasty Urns (Cuu Dinh in Vietnamese language) were on display.
The bronze urns were cast in late 1835 and completed in early 1837 under the reign of King Minh Mang. They represent the unity and beauty of the country, as well as the aspiration for immortal existence of the Nguyen Dynasty, according to director of the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre Hoang Viet Trung.
Source: “Vietnam land on Nine Dynasty Urns” exhibition held | Culture – Sports | Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
