On the evening of April 26, Ninh Binh province solemnly held a ceremony to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex being registered by UNESCO as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage.
Attending the ceremony were Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang, leaders of the Central Government and localities; Ms. Simona Mirela Miculescu, President of the 42nd UNESCO General Conference.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang spoke at the 10th anniversary of Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex being registered by UNESCO as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage (Photo: Thai Ba).
Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang stated that the Trang An scenic complex is a special highlight of the nature and people of Ninh Binh, a hyphen of the past and present with cultural sediments. , history and landscape create a harmonious intersection between a symbiotic cultural space.
Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex was officially registered by UNESCO as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage in 2014, becoming the 31st mixed heritage in the world, 11th in Asia Pacific and a mixed heritage. The first combination of Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
The Deputy Prime Minister further shared that, after 10 years, it was recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage, with the drastic and determined participation, methodical and creative approach of the government, businesses and people. People, Trang An scenic complex is considered one of the most exemplary and typical models in the world.
This “dual heritage” has a successful combination of economic development and sustainable tourism while still respecting nature, ensuring harmony of interests between people, businesses and the State. At the same time, it becomes a symbol of Vietnam’s responsible commitment to implementing the UNESCO Convention on the Protection of World Cultural and Natural Heritage in 1972.
The Deputy Prime Minister raised a number of issues and requested Ninh Binh province to implement them in the coming time so that the Trang An scenic complex – Pearl of Vietnam, will forever be a shining pearl of historical, humanistic, and near-term value. Close to nature and the sacred essence of the Ancient Capital, the heart of the Millennium Heritage City, is the driving force for a bright future for heritage and the community.
Ms. Simona Mirela Miculescu, President of the 42nd UNESCO General Conference, spoke at the celebration (Photo: Thai Ba).
Ms. Simona Mirela Miculescu, President of the 42nd UNESCO General Conference, shared that the event celebrating the 10th anniversary of Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex being registered by UNESCO as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage not only marks a decade of global recognition of the immense value of this natural and cultural treasure but also an opportunity to celebrate Trang An’s unparalleled excellence in both heritage conservation and sustainable development.
Trang An is also a concrete proof of the equitable sharing of benefits gained from exploiting landscapes, enhancing the sense of belonging to this place, mutual respect, social cohesion, as well as self-esteem. due to the choices and actions of individuals and groups.
This achievement is the result of the collective effort of all of us to unleash the groundbreaking power of heritage to enrich the lives of both the present and future generations.
“In an era of rapid global change, when social upheavals and divergent interests often make us feel out of place, cooperative relationships to protect Trang An are become a bridge, promoting dialogue and understanding between communities, groups and individuals around the world.
Therefore, the next ten years in Trang An’s history will continue to be written by cooperation, conservation and a shared vision of a brighter, more sustainable future for everyone.” , said Ms. Simona Mirela Miculescu.
Trang An Festival takes place every year attracting a large number of people and tourists to participate (Photo: Thai Ba).
Mr. Doan Minh Huan, Secretary of the Ninh Binh Provincial Party Committee, stated that in the coming time, the Party Committee, Government and People of Ninh Binh province will deploy synchronous and methodical solutions to effectively implement the directives. of the Deputy Prime Minister, continuing to promote the results achieved; Fulfilling the important responsibility on behalf of the people of the country to preserve, conserve and promote the priceless assets of the nation and humanity.
According to Mr. Pham Quang Ngoc, Chairman of Ninh Binh Provincial People’s Committee, early identifying the cultural – historical, natural – ecological potential and values, as early as 2001, the Party Committee, Government and People of Ninh Binh province has implemented an economic model shifting from “brown” to “green”, focusing on developing tourism and services.
Ninh Binh has focused on researching and building submission documents, so that on June 25, 2014, Trang An scenic complex was registered by UNESCO as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage, with outstanding values. enable global about:
The process of geological and geomorphological evolution represents the formation and tectonics of the earth’s crust.
The aesthetics of natural landscapes have existed for millions of years.
The process of human settlement and continuous adaptation over more than 30,000 years of history. Becoming the first and only “dual” heritage of Vietnam and Southeast Asia to date.
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