An exhibition running until September 2, Vietnam’s National Day, in the central region features the re-creation of the abdication of the country’s last king and his power handover to revolutionary troops back in 1945.


The event, taking place at Thua Thien-Hue Province's Museum of History and Revolution re-creates King Bao Dai (1913-1997) - the 13

The event, taking place at Thua Thien-Hue Province's Museum of History and Revolution re-creates King Bao Dai (1913-1997) - the 13



th and last king of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) – handing over his reign’s sword of power and seal to a revolutionary delegation at 1:00 pm on August 30, 1945.



Witnessed by some 60,000 locals who packed the Hue Royal Palace, King Bao Dai, in his royal costume, surrendered and gave up his power unconditionally.


The exhibition marking the fall of the country’s last monarchy also includes lifelike wax statues, paintings, and photos.


Also on display are re-creations of the province’s Thua Phu Prison – locals’ misery under the feudal-colonial regime – collections of weaponry and photos of local soldiers and residents during the August Revolution.


On August 19, 1945, the Viet Minh troops led by late President Ho Chi Minh began the revolt against the French colonial rule in Vietnam.


The revolution’s success led to King Bao Dai’s abdication.


Bao Dai, whose real name is Nguyen Phuc Vinh Thuy, was enthroned in 1926.


He then returned to France to resume his studies and did not officially begin his reign until 1932.


After several more political activities, at 40, he started living in exile in France until passing away in Paris in 1997.


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