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Vietnam receives antiquities from US

The Vietnam National Museum of History has received a number of antiquities of Vietnamese origin handed over by the United States.

Exhibition introducing Dong Son bronze culture in Switzerland

A collection of bronze items is being on display at an exhibition that officially opened at Barbier-Mueller museum in Switzerland on September 28.

Around 300-kg bronze drum being made to mark national elections

A fire-lighting ritual was held for making a up-to-300-kg bronze drum by the Vietnam Association of Historical Sciences (VAHS) in Dong Don district, the north-central province of Thanh Hoa on April 18.

Dong Son bronze drums found in Malaysia date back 2000 years

Eight Dong Son bronze drums discovered in several locations around the Malaysian peninsula are believed to have been left behind sometime between 500 BC-500 AD.

 

Trace of first human settlement in Hanoi needs protection

 VietNamNet Bridge – Archaeologist Lam My Dung, 59, and her students were digging at the Vuon Chuoi archaeological relic in Hoai Duc District on the outskirts of Hanoi in 2011. 

History glitters through archaeological treasures

 VietNamNet Bridge – Glorious jade sceptres, precious terracotta mythical creatures and gigantic bronze drums are few among 300 artefacts being showcased in public for the first time.

National treasures take centre stage in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – A special exhibition featuring Viet Nam’s national treasures will take place at the Vietnam National Museum of History for five months from January to May 2017.

11 Dong Son bronze drums: Vietnam treasures

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ancient drums and hundreds of antiques of the Dong Son culture are on display at the National History Museum in Hanoi.

Exhibition examines influence of Dong Son bronze culture

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam National Museum of History opened an exhibition yesterday displaying one of the biggest, most intact collections of bronze Dong Son drums.

2014 Toyota Concert Tour comes to Buon Ma Thuot

For the first time organisers of the renowned Toyota Concert Tour will bring this much awaited show to Buon Ma Thuot city in the Central Highland province of Dak Lak this August in response to the 2014 Tay Nguyen National Tourism Year.

Art & Entertainment News Headlines 14/3

 German choreographer to train Vietnamese dancers; Dong Son culture introduced in Malaysia; Japan helps Vietnam improve performing arts; Expat theatre group presents Two; Concert celebrates St Patrick's Day

Ancient bronze drum found in Bac Kan

 VietNamNet Bridge – A bronze drum from the Dong Son culture (2,000BC-200AD) has been found at a road construction site in the northern province of Bac Kan,

Red River Delta Civilisation on show

Hai Phong Museum in coordination with the National History Museum, the heritage centre of Thang Long-Hanoi and Hai Phong’s antiques association hosted a major display of the Red River Delta’s civilisation in the city’s museum on May 9.

Ancient dagger found in Ha Tinh Province

 VietNamNet Bridge – A 2,500-year-old bronze dagger believed to belong to the Dong Son culture has been discovered in a household in central Ha Tinh Province.