Visitors tour the exhibition. Photo: Hoai Phuong / Tuoi Tre
The exhibits are grouped under two key themes including 'Rivers and Canals of Saigon – Ho Chi Minh City: Past and Present' and 'Rivers and Canals in the Lives of Saigon – Ho Chi Minh City Residents.'
A highlight of the display is a logboat dating back to the 13th century.
It was discovered by Dang Van Ly in May 2001 at a depth of 12 meters in the Saigon River, near Binh Loi Bridge in Binh Loi Trung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
Many ceramics, including jars, vases, bowls, and plates, all salvaged from the Saigon River, date from the 13th century to the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The exhibition also features maps illustrating the development of Saigon – Ho Chi Minh City from 1760 to 1945, a 1906 map showing the Te Canal connecting the Saigon River with the Tau Hu Canal, and a collection of Indochina postcards.
One section of the display showcases boat models crafted by Pham Van Sai from the Nhon Hoa boat workshop.
The exhibition runs until October 15 at the museum at 65 Ly Tu Trong Street in Sai Gon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
A glimpse of the exhibition:
A logboat draws visitors’ attention at the exhibition. Photo: Hoai Phuong / Tuoi Tre
Foreign visitors explore traditional fishing tools used to catch fish and shrimp at the exhibition. Photo: Hoai Phuong / Tuoi Tre
The exhibition attracts young visitors. Photo: Hoai Phuong / Tuoi Tre
Some of the artifacts on display at the exhibition. Photo: Hoai Phuong / Tuoi Tre
A ceramic vase dating back to the late 19th century. Photo: Hoai Phuong / Tuoi Tre
A collection of jars, pots, and bowls made of ceramics. Photo: Hoai Phuong / Tuoi Tre
Artifacts salvaged from the Saigon River. Photo: Hoai Phuong / Tuoi Tre
Maps illustrating the development of Saigon – Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Hoai Phuong / Tuoi Tre
Boats are displayed at the exhibition. Photo: Hoai Phuong / Tuoi Tre
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