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The visit of the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO to Chi Linh city, Hai Duong province during the ‘Learning about Vietnam 2025’ program was an opportunity to underscore the global value of Con Son – Kiep Bac relic site.
The exceptional cultural and historical value of Con Son – Kiep Bac took center stage during the “Learning about Vietnam 2025” program, held on May 16 at this special national relic site in Chi Linh city, Hai Duong province.
The event also marked the visit of a delegation from the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO; representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism; leaders of Quang Ninh and Bac Giang provinces; and ambassadors from Brunei, the Czech Republic, Nicaragua, Iran, Spain, Sri Lanka, and some other countries, along with their spouses.
The delegation toured Con Son – Kiep Bac relic site, immersing themselves in its historical, cultural, and global values. They experienced local cultural products such as Kiep Bac lotus tea, Con Son mung bean cakes, and hand-crafted lotus hats.
Con Son – Kiep Bac relic site forms part of a nomination dossier for UNESCO’s world heritage recognition, alongside Yen Tu and Vinh Nghiem, in what is Vietnam’s first heritage submission structured around a network of 20 interlinked heritage points.
Hai Duong contributes five key sites to this network, namely Con Son pagoda, Kiep Bac temple, Thanh Mai pagoda (all in Chi Linh city), and Kinh Chu cave and Nham Duong pagoda (in Kinh Mon town).
Authorities noted that Con Son – Kiep Bac relic site meets key UNESCO criteria of authenticity and integrity, with a strong scientific foundation supporting its candidacy.
Speaking at the event, Vice Chairman of the Hai Duong provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Minh Hung expressed his hope that the ambassadors and representatives of the UNESCO Office in Ha Noi would continue to support the joint heritage nomination of Hai Duong, Quang Ninh, and Bac Giang, which will be reviewed at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in France this July.
The “Learning about Vietnam 2025” program and reception of the delegation from the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO are taking place on May 16 and 17 in three provinces of Bac Giang, Hai Duong, and Quang Ninh, hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the People’s Committees of the three localities.
The program aims to showcase Vietnam’s beauty to the international community and promote the provinces’ culture.
It also serves to confirm the significance of the Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac relic and landscape complex ahead of the critical UNESCO evaluation.
Moreover, the event integrates investment promotion efforts, presenting the socio-economic environment of the participating provinces to potential partners.
Hai Duong is home to 3,199 historical and cultural relics and scenic spots, including four nationally-designated special sites.
LE HUONG – VAN TUAN
