Imperial Citadel of Thang Long – Heritage living with the nation

23/10/2019

Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is a relic complex associated with the history of Thang Long – Dong Kinh citadel and Hanoi province starting from the pre-Thang Long period (An Nam invaded in the seventh century) through Dinh – Tien Le period. thriving under the Ly, Tran, Le dynasties and Hanoi citadel under the Nguyen dynasty.

This is a huge architectural work, built by the kings in many historical periods and became the most important monument in the system of Vietnamese monuments.

Phía sau Cổng Đoan Môn

With an area of over 18,000 hectares, Hoang Thanh Thang Long includes many important historical sites, including the archaeological site of No. 18 Hoang Dieu and prominent relics in the Hanoi Citadel. Hanoi flag, Dien Thien palace, Doan Mon, Cua Bac, house D57, Hau Lau, …

Besides the lasting relics of the nation, Hoang Thanh Thang Long also attracts tourists by cultural and artistic activities on holidays and New Year.

Tet program

Không khí Tết Nguyên Đán tại Hoàng Thành Thăng Long

Every Tet to spring on Hoang Thanh Thang Long is like changing new clothes with flower gardens and peach gardens blooming to attract visitors to take photos, especially the young.

Feast of Mr. Cong and Mr. Apple on December 23 every year.
Spring Opening Ceremony (usually on January 9)

In addition, on this occasion, Hoang Thanh also organizes cultural and artistic performances, water puppet shows, and folk games for children.

Mid – Autumn Festival Program

Các em nhỏ Vui Tết Trung Thu tại Hoàng Thành Thăng Long

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival with the children at Hoang Thanh Thang Long with many fun activities and performing arts activities (lion dance, water puppet dance)

Performance and interaction: Fill paper mask, make and decorate kite – pinwheel, art of Origami paper folding, sculpting, making pottery, …

In addition, Hoang Thanh Thang Long also organizes a special program for students to take part in the fun and explore the heritage, which is the Program of being an archaeologist and the Program of studying their heritage.

Các em học sinh tham gia chương trình Em làm nhà khảo cổ

At archaeological site of 18 Hoang Dieu, students will experience to be a “Child Archaeologist” with many useful activities:

Visiting archaeological site 18 Hoang Dieu;
Participate in the game Finding Royal Treasures; Experience in hypothetical archaeological pits;
Drawing artifacts, pairing pictures, stamping patterns;
Answer questions on activity sheets;
Handing the certificate.

Games and experiences will help students be equipped with the basic knowledge of history and culture to gradually form a sense of respect, preserve their father’s cultural heritage, and raise awareness National pride.

Along with “I am an archaeologist” for elementary school students, the program “I learn about heritage is a heritage education program for high school students in Hoang Thanh Thang Long.” They will learn and explore the property through the following activities:

Visiting the heritage area
Watch the heritage introduction video clip
Answer the questions on the activity board Learn history through special subjects
Participating in folk games (tug of war, sack dance)
Experience fan paper paste, pottery drawing, folk painting printing.

Imperial Citadel of Thang Long – Heritage living with the nation

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