There are many interesting
museums in Hanoi, for example, the
Museum of
Fine Arts, the
Museum of Ethnology, the
Ho Chi Minh Museum and the
Museum of Vietnamese
History, which are worth visiting, but my
opinion, the
Museum of Vietnamese Women to No 36
Ly Thuong Kiet Street is the best to visit.
Specifically, it is the only museum in the city
where I could see the exhibitions on pressing
social problems which Vietnam (and the world) is
facing today. Its impressive collection of
vintage propaganda posters, many permanently
exposed throughout the building, are also the
best I've seen so far.
The museum has undergone extensive renovations
in recent years, and at the end of 2011, he
celebrated the opening of its new exhibition
space that proudly displays its fascinating
collection of art activities related to all
aspects of the lives of Vietnamese women today
and throughout history.
Permanent exhibits include sections on marriage
and family life (including many of the
54 ethnic
groups of Vietnam), a collection of costumes
that rival those of the Museum of Ethnology and
the Museum of Fine Arts; sellers street, and,
best of all, women in history, which explains
the roles extraordinary ordinary women who have
played in Vietnamese history, especially during
the wars of national resistance against the
French and Americans.
Perhaps the most interesting and relevant
museum's temporary exhibitions are on current
social issues such as domestic violence, mass
migration from rural to urban areas, human
trafficking…
His close ties with the Vietnamese Women's Union
and numerous governmental and non-governmental
organizations (NGOs) have allowed the museum to
present this exhibition and public awareness of
these critical issues. As such, he is actively
engaged in many positive contributions to
national development.
Unfortunately, however, this impressive museum
is usually neglected in most tourist
itineraries, which is a big regret for both
tourists and the country. Since its reopening in
its newly renovated, the number of Vietnamese
visitors has increased significantly, which is
very good, but I think it should be further
strengthened in the tourism sector in Vietnam.
This museum is located in a main street and
within walking distance of other popular
attractions such as
Hoan Kiem Lake, the Old
Quarter, and the puppet theater on the water
this is why I believe it is easy to include this
museum visitation programs of most operators.
Many foreigners who
visit Hanoi are very
interested in the history of Vietnam and its
current status as a developing country. The
Museum of Vietnamese Women offers a unique
perspective and informative at the same time, as
well as ongoing efforts in the country to
positively address many international issues.
Anyone visiting Hanoi, regardless of gender, is
well advised to visit the Museum of Vietnamese
Women to have a unique insight into Vietnamese
history that can not be seen anywhere else. |