Located in Thanh Khuong Commune, Thuan Thanh District, Dau Pagoda was built in the 2nd century CE. It is considered one of the most ancient centres of Vietnamese Buddhism.
But Thap Temple in Dinh To Commune, Thuan Thanh District is famous for its unique architecture from the Le and Nguyen dynasties.
The temple is home to unique statues including a remarkable sculpture depicting Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion, with one thousand eyes and one thousand arms, which was recognised as a national treasure in 2012.
Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam said that the honour is a significant landmark that acknowledges and promotes the unique cultural and historical values of Bac Ninh Province.
He urged local authorities and people to preserve and uphold their treasured cultural and historical structures in order to pass down their rich tradition to future generations.
According to Chairman Nguyen Nhan Chien of the provincial People’s Committee, Bac Ninh, the homeland of Quan Ho (love duet) singing, is home to more than 1,500 relics, over 500 folk festivals and 60 traditional craft villages.
