Restoration of Thang Long Citadel artefacts completed
The bell tower now stands alongside the drum tower as a prominent feature within the site’s landscape. Both structures represent the contribution of local artisans and traditional craft villages to the preservation of cultural heritage.
The Hà Nội Handicraft and Village Association officially handed over the restored structure to the Thang Long – Hanoi Heritage Conservation Centre. (Photo: cand.com.vn)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The restoration of the drum and bell tower at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel Heritage Site has been completed by the Hanoi Handicraft and Village Association and formally handed over to the Thang Long – Hanoi Heritage Conservation Centre.
The bell tower now stands alongside the drum tower as a prominent feature within the site’s landscape. Both structures represent the contribution of local artisans and traditional craft villages to the preservation of cultural heritage.
Their restoration reflects a broader effort to maintain the integrity of historical artefacts and to recognise the enduring value of Vietnamese craftsmanship.
The central sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long – Hanoi was designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 2010. It is closely linked to the thousand-year history of the capital and serves as a repository of national memory and cultural identity, including the legacy of traditional craft communities.
In the same year, during the celebration of the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi, the Hanoi Handicraft and Village Association donated three artefacts to the site: a large drum, a gong and a bell. Over time, exposure to severe weather and natural wear led to damage on the drum’s surface and to its structure, as well as significant deterioration of the bell tower.
To address this, the association and the Heritage Conservation Centre collaborated on a restoration project aimed at preserving the original scale and design of the artefacts.
꧂ With support from association members, skilled artisans and local businesses, the project was completed and the bell tower has now been returned to the site./.
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