An exhibition featuring the aesthetic value and changes of the dragon image in Vietnamese culture and religion will be held at the Guimet Museum of Asia Art in Paris, France, from September 9-15. 

Eighty-nine artefacts are dated from the Dong Son Culture in the early 20th century and made from differential materials, such as gold, silver, bronze and gem stones.

The highlight of the exhibition will be dragon patterns-carved artefacts including a gold book, a gold seal and a gold hat which belonged to a collection of Hue Royal Palace.

According to Vietnamese culture, the dragon symbolises nobility and sacredness. It was used to be decorated at formal positions and represents the king’s power.

Ancient people believed the dragon brought about rains and favourable weather, bumper crops, wealth and happiness.

The exhibition aims to introduce international friends, particularly the French public, to distinctive Vietnamese cultural identities.

(VOV)