(VOVworld) - Nearly 200 photos of Vietnam's sea and islands are on display at the Ho Chi Minh City War Remnants Museum to celebrate the 71st anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People's Army on December 22.

The exhibition, Vietnam's Sea and Islands: Beauty and Peace, was organized by the museum in collaboration with press photo department of the Vietnam News Agency. The event highlights Vietnam's ancient maps and documents issued by feudal dynasties from the 17th – 20th century, which show evidence of Vietnam's sovereignty over the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa islands. There are also works depicting the daily lives of residents and naval soldiers in the islands. During the exhibition, the museum will host activities to highlight Vietnam's sea and islands, including painting contests for children and music shows.