Exhibition Introducing Dong Son Bronze Culture In Switzerland

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Exhibition introducing Dong Son bronze culture in Switzerland A collection of bronze items belonging to Dong Son culture (c. 5th-1st century BC) - a Bronze Age culture in ancient Vietnam in the north and north central regions - is being on display at an exhibition that officially opened at Barbier-Mueller museum in Switzerland on September 28. Thursday, September 30, 2021 09:33 Zalo Facebook Twitter Bookmark Print Copy link Dong Son bronze drums (Photo: VNA) Geneva (VNA) – A collection of bronze itemsbelonging to Dong Son culture (c. 5th-1st century BC) - a Bronze Age culture inancient Vietnam in the north and north central regions - is being on display at an exhibition that officially opened at Barbier-Mueller museum in Switzerland on September 28. The Dong Son Art exhibition, which takes place on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of establishment of bilateral diplomatic ties, is a chance for thetwo countries to tighten cooperation, consolidate friendship and promoteVietnam’s culture to people in Switzerland. The exhibition will remain open to visitors until February28, 2022. Introducing Vietnamese culture in Geneva is a highlight inVietnam's cultural diplomacy and international relations, thus contributing toexpanding cooperation and diverse exchanges with other countries around theworld in this multilateral diplomatic centre./. VNA #Dong Son culture #Barbier-Mueller museum #Switzerland #Dong Son Art exhibition #Vietnam #Vietnamplus #Vietnam News Agency Zalo Facebook Twitter Bookmark Print Copy link Follow VietnamPlus

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