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Vietnamese Delegation Visits Museum of Black Civilisations in Dakar

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During their official visit to Senegal, Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his delegation toured the Museum of Black Civilisations in Dakar, acknowledging the museum's significance in showcasing Africa's contributions to global cultural and scientific heritage. The museum, inaugurated in December 2018, was established to honour the proud historical, cultural, and spiritual heritage of the African continent. The visit also aimed to strengthen mutual understanding and deepen friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Senegal, with a focus on peace and prosperity.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Museum of Black Civilisations is Senegal's national museum, officially inaugurated in December 2018, showcasing Africa's contributions to global cultural and scientific heritage.
  • The museum covers an area of 13,785 square metres, featuring a four-storey circular building inspired by traditional impluvium huts, with exhibition halls, a conference room, and creative and multifunctional spaces.
  • The museum currently displays around 18,000 artefacts, including historical objects and contemporary works, with a prominent feature being a large baobab tree sculpture by Haitian artist Edouard Duval-Carrie.
  • The museum is working with European partners to locate and repatriate Senegalese artefacts.
  • Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man expressed his delight at visiting the museum, highlighting its importance in promoting mutual understanding and deepening friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Senegal.

Statistics:

  • The Museum of Black Civilisations covers an area of 13,785 square metres.
  • The museum currently displays around 18,000 artefacts.
  • The museum has a 150-seat auditorium and creative and multifunctional spaces.
  • The museum was inaugurated in December 2018.

Sources:

  • The museum's website, citing Leopold Sedar Senghor's vision on the 1966 World Festival of Black Arts and Abdoulaye Wade's proposal in 2009.
  • The Vietnamese National Assembly's press release on the official visit to Senegal, mentioning the museum tour on July 24 (local time).

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