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Vietnamese authorities have detained a man suspected of damaging a historically significant throne from the Nguyen Dynasty, a prized artifact preserved in Hue city's Thai Hoa Palace. This incident, which happened around midday on Saturday, involved the ornate red-and-gold throne that once served as the royal seat for Vietnam's last feudal rulers from 1802 to 1945.

 

The 42-year-old suspect reportedly broke into the display area, screaming before damaging the throne's front left armrest. Footage circulating on social media shows the man sitting cross-legged on the two-century-old throne, which is adorned with intricate dragon motifs. He was apprehended swiftly, but officials reported that he exhibited signs of psychosis, including incoherent speech, and he was unable to respond to investigators' questions.

 

Following his arrest, the man is set to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to remove and repair the damaged throne, ensuring its preservation for future generations.

 

"This is an extremely rare incident," stated the Hue Monuments Conservation Center (HMCC), highlighting the unusual nature of such acts against national heritage artifacts. In response to the throne’s defacement, Vietnam's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has called for an immediate report on the incident.

 

Established as the capital during the Nguyen Dynasty, the central city of Hue is revered for its historical significance. It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993, home to a multitude of ancient palaces, tombs, and invaluable relics. This incident underscores the vital importance of protecting these cultural treasures, ensuring that they remain safeguarded for future study and appreciation.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from VN Express 2025-05-26

 

 

Probably from China 🤣😂

On 5/26/2025 at 5:53 PM, snoop1130 said:

Video screenshot courtesy of VN Express

 

Vietnamese authorities have detained a man suspected of damaging a historically significant throne from the Nguyen Dynasty, a prized artifact preserved in Hue city's Thai Hoa Palace. This incident, which happened around midday on Saturday, involved the ornate red-and-gold throne that once served as the royal seat for Vietnam's last feudal rulers from 1802 to 1945.

 

The 42-year-old suspect reportedly broke into the display area, screaming before damaging the throne's front left armrest. Footage circulating on social media shows the man sitting cross-legged on the two-century-old throne, which is adorned with intricate dragon motifs. He was apprehended swiftly, but officials reported that he exhibited signs of psychosis, including incoherent speech, and he was unable to respond to investigators' questions.

 

Following his arrest, the man is set to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to remove and repair the damaged throne, ensuring its preservation for future generations.

 

"This is an extremely rare incident," stated the Hue Monuments Conservation Center (HMCC), highlighting the unusual nature of such acts against national heritage artifacts. In response to the throne’s defacement, Vietnam's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has called for an immediate report on the incident.

 

Established as the capital during the Nguyen Dynasty, the central city of Hue is revered for its historical significance. It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993, home to a multitude of ancient palaces, tombs, and invaluable relics. This incident underscores the vital importance of protecting these cultural treasures, ensuring that they remain safeguarded for future study and appreciation.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from VN Express 2025-05-26

 

 

Does this connect to the fact a very large % of Vietnamese people have the surname Nguyen?