An array of archaeological objects found in Thang Long Imperial Citadelsince 2010 are being displayed in an exhibition that opened in Hanoi onOctober 1.

Organised by the Thang Long-Hanoi HeritageConservation Centre, the event is part of a series of activities tocelebrate the 60th anniversary of the capital’s Liberation Day(October 10).

The exhibits include a dragon head-shaped statue belonging to the Tran Dynasty and seals, and ancient decorations.

The event offers the public the chance to look closely at the powersymbols of Vietnam’s past dynasties, including Ly, Tran, Le So, Mac, Le,Le Trung Hung and Nguyen.

It also helps visitors learn more about the global value of the Royal Citadel heritage site.

Inaddition to the archaeological findings, 200 photographs and documentson the construction and history of the citadel are on display, as wellas information on current research and preservation projects.

On the same day, an art exhibition was launched in Hanoi by themunicipal Fine Arts Association together with the International FineArts Exchange Association of Busan in the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Theart collection displays 104 pieces by Vietnamese and RoK artists,including paintings, prints and sculptures, depicting the two countries’landscapes, cultures and people.-VNA