Representatives of the leaders of Hue City and Management Board of Dong Ba market cut the ribbon to open the exhibition

This is an activity to celebrate the 44th anniversary of Vietnam Reunification Day (April 30), International Labor Day (May 1), responding to Hue Traditional Craft Festival 2019, and directing towards the 120th anniversary of the market construction and development.

The exhibition “Dong Ba market past and present” introduces the construction and development process of Dong Ba market since 19th century up to now, with the highlights through many historical periods such as the establishment of the market with the photos of the market in the old days, the period of patriotic struggle of the traders, the market after liberation period (1975 – 1986), and Dong Ba market in the period of innovation, integration and development (1986 up to now).

The viewers are visiting the exhibition displaying photos of Dong Ba market past and present

The exhibition which takes place from April 24 to May 2 is expected to be an attractive destination for tourists, local people and traders to visit during the time of Hue Traditional Craft Festival 2019.

Story, photos: Hoai Thuong

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