Speaking at the opening ceremony, Nguyen Thanh Quang, Director of the Thang Long - Hanoi Heritage Conservation Center, shared that the center introduces images of the Co Loa special national relic site, a heritage element with many similarities to the medieval town of Provins and great potential to become a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.

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Artifacts about the Thang Long Imperial Citadel and Co Loa relic site showcased in France

He underlined that the exhibition will serve as a bridge, allowing more French and international visitors to learn about Hanoi’s and Vietnam’s heritage. It also marks a new phase of cooperation between the two sides, following the agreement signed on October 1, 2024.

Under the deal, the two sides will enhance cooperation in exhibitions, tourism promotion, internships, experience exchange, international seminars and academic discussions, and technical support to further bring into play the values of Co Loa.

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One of the archaeological artifacts from the Thang Long Imperial Citadel presented to the French public

The exhibition for Co Loa relic site in Provins marks the beginning of a new phase of cooperation between the two sides. The exhibition featuring Thang Long Imperial Citadel and Co Loa relic site stands as the clearest testament to the enduring partnership between the Thang Long - Hanoi Heritage Conservation Center and the medieval town of Provins, opening up a new and promising chapter in their collaboration, for the goal of preserving and promoting the shared heritage of humanity.

Translated by Song Anh