Visitors can scan QR codes to listen to detailed audio guides for the thematic exhibitions at the relic site, available entirely in Vietnamese. Photo: Phan Phuong – VNAVisitors are delighted to receive the “Dau Dong Song” (Together Behind Bars) copper stamp, a symbolic keepsake at Hoa Lo Prison Relic Site. Photo: Phan Phuong – VNAVisitors are delighted to receive the “Dau Dong Song” (Together Behind Bars) copper stamp, a symbolic keepsake at Hoa Lo Prison Relic Site. Photo: Phan Phuong – VNAIntroduced in 2019, the audio guide system features stories in multiple languages, allowing visitors to explore the exhibitions at Hoa Lo Prison in an immersive and convenient way. Photo: Phan Phuong – VNAAn advanced 3D film offers visitors a vivid, visual introduction to the prison’s distinctive architecture, helping them better understand the historical scale of the site. Photo: Phan Phuong – VNAAlongside creative approaches on digital platforms, Hoa Lo Prison Relic Site also presents thematic exhibitions, offering the public a closer look at different periods of the nation’s struggle for independence. Photo: Phan Phuong – VNAImages, audio recordings and video clips are processed by staff using specialised software before being integrated into the system serving visitors at Hoa Lo Prison Relic Site. Photo: Phan Phuong – VNAInformation technology is used in the ticket-checking process at Hoa Lo Prison Relic Site, helping reduce waiting times and improve visitor services. Photo: Phan Phuong – VNAThe audio guide system, available in eight languages, provides visitors with information about artefacts at the site. When standing near an artefact, visitors simply enter the corresponding number on the device to listen to detailed explanations conveniently. Photo: Phan Phuong – VNAAt Hoa Lo Prison Relic Site, visitors can watch live performances in which actors recreate the steadfast lives of revolutionary fighters during the resistance wars. Photo: Phan Phuong – VNAThe Hoa Lo Prison Relic Site’s Facebook page has gained significant traction through technology and creative storytelling, attracting hundreds of thousands of interactions. Visitors can easily explore the site’s content with a simple scan of a QR code. Photo: Phan Phuong – VNA
Hoa Lo Prison Relic Site uses technology and digitalisation to bring Vietnam’s glorious history closer to public
Hoa Lo Prison Relic Site in Hanoi is stepping up the application of information technology and digitising exhibition content to offer new ways of exploring history. Digital platforms, images, visual materials and interactive technologies enable visitors to discover stories about the site, historical figures and events at their own pace. Combining technology with on-site experiences not only makes the destination more appealing but also helps bring the value of this heritage site to a wider audience, particularly young people. Photo: Phan Phuong – VNA
