The Complex of Hue Monuments has celebrated the 25th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition as a site of world cultural heritage (December 1993). After the war, the complex was seriously ravaged with 400 out of 1,400 works in dilapidated conditions. On February 12, 1996, the Prime Minister issued Decision No.105 that approved a project to preserve and uphold the values of the complex for the 2010-2020 period. Hue has been hailed by UNESCO as the leading Vietnamese locality in terms of heritage preservation, which turned it into a model centre for technological heritage transfer in the Asia-Pacific. … [Read more...] about Hue’s heritage celebrate 25th anniversary of UNESCO recognition
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Anniversary celebrations for Hue’s UNESCO heritage recognition
At the Complex of Hue Monuments (Source: VNA) Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) – A ceremony celebrating the 25th anniversary of UNESCO recognition of the Complex of Hue Monuments as a site of world cultural heritage (December 1993) took place in Hue city, in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on September 7. After the war, the complex was seriously ravaged with 400 out of 1,400 works in dilapidated conditions. On February 12, 1996, the Prime Minister issued Decision No.105/TTg that approved a project to preserve and uphold the values of the complex for the 2010-2020 period. Director of the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre Phan Thanh Hai said Hue has been hailed by UNESCO as the leading Vietnamese locality in terms of heritage preservation, which turned it into a model centre for technological heritage transfer in the Asia-Pacific. Over the past few years, around 170 works of different sizes were restored – most notably Ngo Mon, Thai Hoa Palace, Hien Lam Cac, … [Read more...] about Anniversary celebrations for Hue’s UNESCO heritage recognition
Geopark could be recognised by UNESCO
Scientists examine a cave at Krông Nô volcanic geopark. — Photo baomoi.comViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — A new report concludes that Krông Nô-Đăk Nông volcanic park meets the UNESCO criteria for a global geopark. The park, located in the central highland province of Đăk Nông, also contains a system of caves and many archaeological sites that could prove useful in recreating the lives of Việt Nam’s ancient inhabitants. The report was presented this week in Gia Nghĩa Commune, also in Đắk Nông Province. Experts from the Việt Nam Nature Museum, the Việt Nam Science and Technology Institute and the province’s Science and Technology Department gathered for the announcement. It took dozens of years of research, including three years of this most recent project, for 62 scientists from Việt Nam and Japan to conclude the geopark meets the UNESCO (United Nations … [Read more...] about Geopark could be recognised by UNESCO
Illegal construction to be removed from UNESCO Trang An Landscape Complex
Trang An Tourism Company has pledged to remove the illegal construction on the UNESCO world heritage site of Trang An Landscape Complex, the Ninh Binh Provincial People's Committee said on Tuesday. The illegal walkway built in Trang An Landscape Complex The committee's vice chairman, Dinh Chung Phung, said that the company has sent a letter saying that they will remove the illegally built walkway on Cai Ha Mountain which lies inside the Trang An Landscape Complex. "They promised to remove the construction within a month from March 30 to April 30," Phung said. "The company also pledged to ensure safety and cause no damage to the heritage site." Trang An Tourism Company built a 510-metre-long walkway with many concrete pillars and nearly 1,000 steps which was opened during the 2018 Tet holiday. The company also opened a waterway to Luon Cave without permission. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism have asked to remove the illegal construction at a recent meeting with … [Read more...] about Illegal construction to be removed from UNESCO Trang An Landscape Complex
Illegal construction removed from Trang An UNESCO heritage
The huge walkway illegally built inside the UNESCO heritage site of Trang An in the northern province of Ninh Binh has been completely removed. The illegal construction before being removed Chairman of Hoa Lu District People's Committee, Vu Van Huan, told Dan Tri/Dtinews that the removal of the illegal construction built on Cai Ha Mountain had been completed and the Trang An Tourism Company was planting trees in the area. "It took three months for the removal work," Huan said. "We have required the company to grow trees and return the area to us as it used to be." After Trang An Scenic Landscape was recognised as a UNESCO's World Heritage Site in 2014, construction was banned in the area. However, Trang An Tourism Company built a 510-metre-long walkway to the top of the Cai Ha Mountain with 900 steps last August. The construction was almost completed in six months and was opened to visitors in February 2018. The walkway opens to tourist in February … [Read more...] about Illegal construction removed from Trang An UNESCO heritage