An exhibition showcasing four original border markers that used to stand on the border line between Vietnam and China, opened in Ha Long city, the northern province of Quang Ninh on Jan. 19.

These markers were erected between the 1890-1893 period and were among over 40 markers built along the Vietnam-China borderline in former Quang Yen province, now Quang Ninh.

In early 2000, the four markers were replaced by new ones and then kept in the Quang Ninh Museum.

The markers were engraved with the words “China-Vietnam border” in French and Chinese scripts and “Dai Nam” in Chinese scripts below.

Each character in the markers was imbued with the sweat and even blood of Vietnamese fallen soldiers and represents the Vietnamese people’s pride of the national sovereignty, Director of Quang Ninh museum Tran Trong Ha said.

With their historical, political, diplomat and military significance, the markers are deserved to be classified as the national treasures, he said.

The exhibition, “National border markers in Quang Ninh province, unique cultural heritages,” will last until March 15.

Source: VNA/ Photo: Laodong