Exhibition of archives
Urban planning in the French Colonial Period
Exhibition: 16 Aug – 31 Dec 2010
18 Trung Yen, Yen Hoa, D. Cau Giay
Hanoi
Free Admission
In more than 5 kilometers of document shelving located in the Center, there are preserved 68 maps and 9 important texts related to the theme of urban planning in Hanoi
This Archives Exhibition is organized by the National Archives Center I in Hanoi. In more than 5 kilometers of document shelving located in the Center, there are preserved 68 maps and 9 important texts related to the theme of urban planning and the administrative boundaries of Hanoi in the period 1873-1954. These were chosen and introduced especially for this exhibition and there are some original maps made from fabric in the late 19th century and many special value documents of historical significance for researchers of Hanoi history, such as the Indochina geographic Bureau; Director of Hanoi court, etc.
This event was researched and written up in both Vietnamese and English by Yên Thị Bùi, who is one of the children of the Blue Dragon. a non-governmental organization dedicated to Vietnamese children in crisis lead productive successful lives. See http://www.bdcf.org/ to help. I need your help: If you know of any upcoming event for this column, please let me know. Hanoi Grapevine focuses mainly on contemporary art and culture in Vietnam, but we also post information about events that are part of Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage. |
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