Hai Duong Province - History

History

  • Hai Duong is located in the Red River Delta where originated from civilization of Red River. Hai Duong has had many changes in names throughouts history.It was a part of Duong Tuyen (in the period of King Hung), Giao Chi and Giao Chau ( in the 1st millennium); Nam Sach Lo, Hong Lo (under period of Ly and Tran dynasty); Hong Chau, Nam Sach (in the 16th century); Thua Tuyen, *Hai Duong (in the 10th year of Quang Thuan King).
  • Hai Duong province was established in 1831 and was first called “ Thanh Dong” ( East Province) which mean “ the city to the east of Thang Long citadel”.
  • In the early 20th century, the patriotic movement was expanded in Hai Duong.
  • In 1930s, Hai Duong people carried out two resistance wars against French imperial and American emperor and then won victories.
  • In 1968, Hai Duong was merged to Hung Yen to become Hai Hung province.
  • In January 1997, Hai Hung was separated in to Hai Duong and Hung Yen.
  • In August 1997, The Government decided to upgrade Hai Duong from town to city. Since 1997, Hai Duong has had 11 districts and a city./.

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