The dialogue was hosted by ICOMOS President and 30 ICOMOS independent experts while the Vietnamese delegation in France was led by Vice Chairperson of the People’s Committee of Quang Ninh province Nguyen Thi Hanh.

Vinh Nghiem pagoda’s woodblocks recognised as the world documentary heritage in the Asia- Pacific Region by UNESCO. The filed photo.

The dialogue also involved online participants from Vietnam including Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong as the chair, leaders of the department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the 3 northern provinces of Quang Ninh, Bac Giang and Hai Duong and related agencies.

ICOMOS highly evaluated the report on supplementation to the dossier prepared by Vietnam, which supplemented necessary contents to the nominated dossier at the ICOMOS’s request.

The Vietnamese expert delegation attending the dialogue explained and clarified all of the issues raised by ICOMOS, of which emphasizing the statement of outstanding universal values, authenticity and globally outstanding and signature elements of the nominated heritage.

The delegation also clarified the issues related to the 5 criteria of the heritage and affirmed good management of the nominated heritage.

Besides, they highly spoke on the role of the community in conserving, protecting and promoting values of the nominated heritage in the past and at present. They committed to continuing to well protect and preserve the heritage.

Concluding the dialogue, ICOMOS evaluated that the Vietnamese delegation gave good direct answers and well demonstrated the nominated heritage.

ICOMOS added if they need more information about the heritage cluster, they will announce in a timely manner so that Vietnam can supplement and complete the dossier by February 28, 2025 as regulated.

Bac Giang is ready to open Tay Yen Tu Spring Festival

BAC GIANG – The People’s Committee in Bac Giang province on February 21 (the 12th day of the first lunar month) will launch the opening ceremony of Tay (West) Yen Tu Spring Festival and the Bac Giang Culture and Tourism Week 2024 at the Tay Yen Tu Spiritual - Ecotourism Complex in Son Dong District. At this time, the preparation work has been basically completed for the festival opening day.

Yen Tu Spring Festival opens in Quang Ninh

The Yen Tu Spring Festival, one of the largest and longest festival in the north, kicks off in Uong Bi city of the northern province of Quang Ninh on February 19, or the 10th day of the first lunar month.

Complex of Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son, Kiep Bac Monuments and Landscapes

BAC GIANG - The dossier on "Complex of Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son, Kiep Bac Monuments and Landscapes" in the provinces of Quang Ninh, Bac Giang and Hai Duong was submitted to UNESCO for recognition as a world heritage site. This is a firm condition and basis for preserving and promoting the value of heritage associated with sustainable tourism development of the three provinces.

Doi Son ancient village - An ancient mark on the side of Yen Tu mountain

BAC GIANG - My maternal hometown is in Bai Da hamlet, Binh Son commune, Luc Nam district, Bac Giang province, a couple of kilometers from spiritual road 293. A few decades ago, hamlet was equivalent to village or production team of a commune. Long ago, Doi ancient village belonged to Vo Tranh county. Doi Son ancient village (commune) officially changed its name to Binh Son commune in 1958.

Bac Giang develops Tay Yen Tu cultural tourism, exploits heritage values and strengths linkage

BAC GIANG- In order to develop unique and attractive cultural and spiritual tourism products on the side of Tay Yen Tu Mountain, the related agencies, localities, units and businesses have actively promoted and exploited the heritage values while boosting the linkage, thereby contributing to attract domestic and international tourists to Bac Giang.

Turning Yen Tu into nation’s leading spiritual tourist destination

The Yen Tu Complex of Monuments and Landscapes, known as the ancestral land of Vietnam’s Truc Lam Zen Buddhism, was recognised as a special national relic site by the Government. Therefore, turning Yen Tu into a national cultural and spiritual tourism centre is one of the long-term and sustainable development directions that is receiving attention and investment from Quang Ninh Province and Uong Bi City.

Yen Tu Mountain - A popular autumn spot

The Yen Tu special national relic site, a famous spiritual tourism destination in northern Quang Ninh province, attracts tens of thousands of Buddhists and visitors every spring. Few people, however, know that the site also has a unique and stunning beauty during the autumn season.