Connecting Cham Heritage: Ninh Thuan and Quang Nam Tell Cultural Stories

As part of the series of activities of the event "Culture, Sports and Tourism Days - Quang Nam 2025", on the morning of June 17, in Tam Ky City, the Management Board of Monuments and Quang Nam Museum coordinated with the Center for Ethnic Culture Research and Ninh Thuan Provincial Museum to organize the thematic exhibition: "Cham Culture Ninh Thuan - Quang Nam" and "National Treasures - Quintessence of Quang heritage".

Opening of the thematic exhibition: Cham Culture in Ninh Thuan - Quang Nam and National Treasures - the quintessence of Quang heritage, in Tam Ky City

The exhibition introduces more than 200 large-size photos (50x70 cm), along with many documents, excerpts and archaeological artifacts related to Cham relics, architectural temples and towers in Quang Nam. In addition, there are typical cultural features in the residential life, customs, habits, beliefs, pottery, brocade weaving, traditional musical instruments, costumes of the Cham people in Ninh Thuan and some archaeological artifacts excavated at the Cham towers of Hoa Lai and Po Rome in Ninh Thuan province.

Many students of Quang Nam University and OCEAN EDU Quang Nam International English students and visitors visited the exhibition.

There is also an exhibition of "National Treasures - Quintessence of Quang Heritage" introducing valuable artifacts, recognized as National Treasures, demonstrating the diversity and richness of Quang Nam's cultural heritage including: Ekamukhalinga, Tara Bodhisattva statue, Shiva statue head, to honor the historical, cultural and scientific values of National Treasures.

The program also featured a demonstration of traditional crafts: Artisan Quang Thi Tam (62 years old) from My Nghiep weaving village (Ninh Phuoc commune, Ninh Phuoc district, Ninh Thuan) introduced traditional brocade weaving techniques; artisan Chau Thi Trinh (55 years old) demonstrated how to make Bau Truc pottery.

Artisan Quang Thi Tam (62 years old) demonstrates the brocade weaving craft of My Nghiep weaving village, Phuoc Dan hamlet, Ninh Phuoc commune, Ninh Phuoc district, Ninh Thuan province.

The exhibition aims to introduce to the public the unique cultural values of the Cham community, especially the Cham culture of Ninh Thuan and Quang Nam provinces, two localities with many valuable Cham cultural heritages. Raise awareness and responsibility of the community in preserving and promoting traditional cultural values. Create opportunities for the public to access, learn about, and experience the unique cultural heritages of the Cham people in contemporary Vietnamese cultural life.

Artisan Chau Thi Trinh (55 years old) demonstrates the traditional craft of Bau Truc pottery, Phuoc Dan commune, Ninh Phuoc district, Ninh Thuan province.

The exhibition is open until June 20, 2025, at Quang Nam Museum, 281 Phan Boi Chau, Tan Thanh Ward, Tam Ky City, Quang Nam Province.

Source: https://baodantoc.vn/ket-noi-di-san-cham-ninh-thuan-va-quang-nam-cung-ke-chuyen-van-hoa-1750140000614.htm