Recently, the Hue Monuments Management Board opened an exhibition of photos of the ancient capital from its ruins to its original restoration. The restoration process lasted 30 years. The year is Hue’s tireless efforts. The exhibition is titled Hue Monuments: Memory and Present
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After 1975, the complex of Hue ancient capital relics bore many wounds of war, especially the uprising attack and defensive retreat in the Hue Citadel in the spring of Mau Than 1968. Many The architecture has been completely destroyed and other ancient structures are in a dilapidated state at risk of collapsing at any time.
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Ngo Mon – Symbol of Hue Cultural Heritage at the time of destruction in the spring of Mau Than 1968 and today
Continuing to go through a difficult time in the early stages of rebuilding the country, the desolate state of the ancient capital of Hue continues to be in an alarming state. In addition, in 1953, 1971, 1984, 1999, Hue also experienced many major storms and floods, causing serious damage to the monuments.
Since 1981, the call for salvation has been raised. Hue relics have been deployed. An international campaign was carried out by the local government. Hue Monuments were gradually saved and revived to be recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1993. Continuing, the Government of Vietnam has approved a planning project to preserve and promote the value of the relic site. Hue ancient capital from 1995 to 2010 (continued to be adjusted until 2020) to guide the conservation work here.
Some images of the ancient capital of Hue at the exhibition Hue Monuments: Memory & Present:
Many city gates were ruined and abandoned after the war in many different states
TSince 2003, the city gates have been restored and preserved. . In the photo is a corner of Hue Citadel with 2 Quang Duc gates (folk name is Sap door – near door) and Southwest gate (Nha Do door – far door) that have been restored
Phu Van Lau was built in 1819 under the reign of King Gia Long and was used as a place to post important edicts of the king and the court or the results of the Association examinations organized by the court. This place has been restored 4 times in 1905 (after the huge storm in the year of the Dragon in 1904), 1922, 1974 and 1994
and Phu Van Lau today
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Front of Thai Hoa Palace in 1968
Linh Tinh Mon and Temple of Literature in the early 20th century – and restored in 2008
Not only did the monuments be restored, but the major festivals also The ancient royal style has also been restored to its original form. In the photo is the Nam Giao worshiping group of the Nguyen Dynasty and the restored Nam Giao worshiping group at the 2006 Hue Festival
Dance Luc offered ancient flower lanterns that were restored today. This dance is included in Nha Nhac – Vietnamese Court Music in Hue – a representative intangible cultural heritage of humanity recognized by UNESCO in 2003
However, there are still architectural works that are difficult to restore because the war has completely destroyed them. For example, Kien Trung Palace (pictured) was built in 1921 during the reign of King Khai Dinh to serve as the king’s living quarters in the royal palace. This is a 2-storey building built in European style with extremely sophisticated interior and exterior decorations. In 1947, Kien Trung Palace was destroyed by war.
Now only the foundation remains of the once splendid palace
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Truong Tien Bridge – the symbol of Hue was broken during the 1968 Mau Mau war people have to build pontoon bridges to cross
And the charming Truong Tien Bridge on the Perfume River today
Truong Sanh Palace was built in 1821 during the reign of King Minh Mang With its initial role as a garden, it was later transformed into a living space for a number of Queen Mothers and Queen Mothers.
Okay Restored from 2005 to 2007 by the Hue Community Center, the Palace’s appearance has returned to its original appearance
Hien Nhon door was built in 1805 under the reign of King Gia Long until 1833 during the reign of King Minh Mang, the door was covered with ceramic pieces. During the reign of King Khai Dinh, it was restored once more. Hien Nhon Gate is reserved for mandarins and men entering and leaving the Imperial Citadel. During the 1968 war, the door was completely destroyed by bombs and bullets.
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After 1975, Hien Nhon gate was restored to what it is today
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