Wishing to include the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son, Kiep Bac relic and scenic complex in the World Heritage List

On the morning of May 17, the program "Learning about Vietnam Day 2025" was held at Yen Tu Relic and Landscape Complex (Quang Ninh). The program was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in coordination with the People's Committees of Quang Ninh, Bac Giang and Hai Duong provinces.

The program was attended by Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu, Vice Chairwoman of Quang Ninh Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thi Hanh and nearly 50 delegates including Ambassadors, Heads of Representative Offices and members of the Diplomatic Corps, and international organizations in Vietnam. (Photo: Thanh Long)

The program "Learning about Vietnam Day 2025" was attended by Alternate member of the Party Central Committee, Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs , Chairman of the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO Nguyen Minh Vu; Ms. Le Thi Hong Van, Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Cultural Diplomacy.

On behalf of Quang Ninh province, there was the presence of Ms. Nguyen Thi Hanh, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and leaders of departments and branches of the three provinces of Quang Ninh, Bac Giang and Hai Duong.

About 50 delegates from the Diplomatic Corps in Vietnam, including ambassadors, chargé d'affaires, heads of delegations, heads of international organizations... attended the program.

The program "Learning about Vietnam Day 2025" has been organized annually by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 2015 to update information on foreign policy, socio-economic development situation and promote the unique cultural beauty of Vietnam to diplomatic agencies and international organizations.

This year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinated with the three provinces of Quang Ninh, Bac Giang and Hai Duong to organize the program “Day to Learn About Vietnam 2025” at the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son and Kiep Bac Monuments and Landscape Complex. These places have deep cultural and historical values, and at the same time reflect the identity and depth in the spiritual life of the Vietnamese people.

Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chairman of the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO Nguyen Minh Vu speaks at the Program. (Photo: Thanh Long)

In his opening speech, Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu affirmed that this is an annual event demonstrating Vietnam's tireless diplomatic efforts, and is also a special opportunity for international friends to gain a deeper understanding of the rich heritage, vibrant culture, and socio-economic and foreign affairs progress of the S-shaped country.

According to Deputy Minister Nguyen Minh Vu, Quang Ninh, Bac Giang and Hai Duong are home to the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son, Kiep Bac relic and scenic complex - a complex with special religious, cultural and historical values. This is not only a symbol of the rich spiritual life of the Vietnamese people, but also the cradle of Truc Lam Zen, the homeland of the Tran Dynasty - a dynasty that played a special role in shaping the history of the nation. These sacred relics, associated with national heroes and important events, have existed for more than 700 years, continue to develop, and are part of Vietnam's cultural heritage.

“We are proud to have submitted a nomination dossier to UNESCO to inscribe this heritage complex on the World Heritage List. This is one of Vietnam’s priorities, as it clearly demonstrates the nation’s identity, beliefs and historical pride. We have been conducting active and constructive dialogues with the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) and the World Heritage Centre, providing additional information to highlight the ‘Outstanding Universal Value of the complex’,” said Permanent Deputy Minister Nguyen Minh Vu.

Accordingly, the Deputy Minister hopes to continue to receive strong support from countries so that the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son, Kiep Bac Monuments and Landscape Complex will soon be listed on the World Heritage List, in addition to the 72 existing UNESCO titles. This is not only a source of pride, but also a responsibility of Vietnam in contributing to the cultural heritage of humanity.

Vice Chairwoman of Quang Ninh Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thi Hanh speaks at the Program. (Photo: Thanh Long)

On behalf of the three provinces of Quang Ninh, Bac Giang and Hai Duong, Ms. Nguyen Thi Hanh, Vice Chairwoman of the People's Committee of Quang Ninh province, said that the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son and Kiep Bac relic and landscape complex has many cultural heritages that are thousands of years old. Recognizing the cultural and historical value, the three provinces of Quang Ninh, Bac Giang and Hai Duong have conducted surveys, assessments, collected documents and data, and researched to build a dossier on the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son and Kiep Bac relic and landscape complex to submit to UNESCO for consideration of inscription as a world heritage.

Vice Chairwoman of Quang Ninh Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thi Hanh emphasized that, with a receptive spirit, the province always accepts the opinions of ICOMOS experts in the process of appraising and evaluating the nomination dossier, this is demonstrated by the fact that the province has reported additional information 3 times, at the request of ICOMOS experts.

Ms. Hanh also affirmed that the authorities and people of the three provinces of Quang Ninh, Bac Giang and Hai Duong have been actively working together to preserve and promote the overall values of cultural, historical, archaeological, biodiversity, geological heritage as well as the unique landscapes of the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son and Kiep Bac Monuments and Landscape Complex. Among them, many heritage values have the potential to meet UNESCO's criteria for "Outstanding Universal Value".

Delegates watch a film introducing the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son and Kiep Bac relic and scenic areas. (Photo: Thanh Long)

The program "Learning about Vietnam Day 2025" introduced to international friends the beauty of the country and people of Vietnam; created conditions for the three provinces of Quang Ninh, Bac Giang, Hai Duong to promote the culture of the Northern provinces; affirmed the values of the relic and landscape complex of Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son, Kiep Bac before the nomination dossier is protected at the 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee in France in July. At the same time, on this occasion, the Program also introduced the socio-economic environment of the provinces to attract investment capital for development.

Other images at the program "Vietnam Learning Day 2025" :

Timor Leste Ambassador to Vietnam João Pereira raised questions about the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son, Kiep Bac relic and scenic area. (Photo: Thanh Long)

Permanent Deputy Minister Nguyen Minh Vu answered questions from domestic and international delegates. (Photo: Thanh Long)

Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Tan Van briefly introduces Yen Tu tourist area (Quang Ninh). (Photo: Thanh Long)

Delegates spend 1 minute meditating. (Photo: Jackie Chan)

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