The event marks an important shift in thinking and approaches to promoting the value of archival materials, bringing documentary heritage closer to the public.
The SRAD is currently the agency directly managing two of Viet Nam’s world documentary heritages recognised by UNESCO, namely the woodblocks of the Nguyen Dynasty and the imperial archives of the Nguyen Dynasty.
The launch of the exhibition space not only realises the major guidelines of the Party and the State on promoting the value of heritage, but also aligns with international practice, whereby national archival institutions are the most reliable venues for introducing precious and representative documents that reflect the historical and cultural depth of each nation.
SRAD Director Dang Thanh Tung said the agency has determined that digital transformation in archiving essentially means transforming the way information is provided, and how the public accesses and uses archival materials.
He noted that this exhibition space is precisely where that approach is put into practice, and it has been identified as a focal point in the archives sector’s digital transformation and public service strategy in the new period.
The exhibition space has been designed in a modern and scientific manner, comprising three main areas.
At the centre is a media space, where archival materials are transformed into digital data, media products, and various forms of multimedia experience.
The space dedicated to Viet Nam’s world documentary heritage and outstanding national archival materials allows the public to access, search, and directly interact with original documents.
The space on the history of Viet Nam’s archival sector is designed to honour the archival profession and the generations of officials who have quietly preserved the nation’s memory.
Notably, on this occasion, a number of outstanding original archival documents relating to Viet Nam’s national flag, national anthem, national emblem, and constitution have been selected for display.
On March 3, the 15th day of the first lunar month, the SRAD is scheduled to organise an exhibition on Tet in the royal palace through the Nguyen Dynasty’s imperial records and woodblocks.
The space is open to visitors free of charge from 9 am to 4 pm every weekday.
