Photo exhibition introduces Korean World Heritage Site
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - A
photo exhibition is being held at the Korean Cultural Centre in Hanoi to
introduce beauty and history of Baekje Historic
Areas, a UNESCO world heritage site.
The
exhibition features 34 photos by artists Seo Heon-kang and Kim Kwang-seop who
won a photo contest about Baekje in the Republic of Korea.
Baekje Historical
Areas is a relic site related to the post-Baekje ancient
capital which matured into a fully-fledged kingdom and continued to
consolidate its neighbouring states, according to Lee Dong-joo, Director of
Baekje World Heritage Centre.
It comprises eight
components of royal palaces, temples and tombs which are in Gongju City,
Buyeo County and in Iksan City in Jeollabuk County.
"UNESCO recognises
that under the Baekje dynasty, Korean culture actively exchanged with foreign
countries," Joo said at the exhibition opening ceremony on earlier this
week at the Korean Cultural Centre.
"The dynasty absorbed
foreign culture and spread to neighbouring countries. This greatly
contributed to cultural development in northeast Asia.
"I have learned about
the relationship between Baekje and the Cham ethnic minority
group of Vietnam. Tiles with human face design were found in both areas.
Or agarwood made by the Chăm went through Baekje to reach the
islands in Japan."
The exhibition allows
visitors to experience Baekje culture by wearing traditional clothing
and taking a photo with AR/VR technology.
Baekje-themed cartoons and
clips are also shown during the exhibition.
The exhibition was first
held at Seoul and in Tokyo, Japan.
The exhibition in Hanoi runs until November 16 at 49 Nguyen Du Street./.