The ceremony saw the presence of Politburo members Nguyen Sinh Hung, National Assembly Chairman and To Huy Rua, Secretary of the Party Central Committee (PCC) and Head of the PCC Commission for Organisation, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam and representatives from ministries, agencies and localities.
After an opening address highlighting the relics’ significance and the locality’s preservation and promotion of the relics’ values by Bac Ninh province’s representative, Deputy PM Dam presented the certificates to the provincial leaders.
Many studies say that the site of tombs and temple of Ly Dynasty Kings in Dinh Bang ward, Tu Son town is where kings under the Ly Dynasty are worshipped. Local residents have been responsible for preserving the site throughout history.
Phat Tich Pagoda in Phat Tich commune, Tien Du district was famous for great landscapes created by Ly Nhan Tong King. It was repaired and innovated to become a Buddhist centre in the country. After nearly a millennium, the pagoda still exists with a large stone foundation, rows of sacred worshipping animals and an everlastingly beautiful Buddha statue.
The ceremony was followed by a special art programme honouring ‘Quan ho’ (traditional love duet singing), a UNESCO-recognised as a cultural heritage and intangible representation of humanity.
