The northern province of Vinh Phuc held a ceremony on March 14 to receive certificates honouring the locality’s Binh Son Tower and Tay Thien Complex as two national special relic sites.
Addressing the ceremony, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Dang Thi Binh Lien said that the recognition of the two sites demonstrates the Party and State’s appreciation for the province’s heritage.
She also hailed local authorities’ efforts for the preservation and promotion of national historical and cultural value.
Binh Son tower was built around the 14th century in Tam Son Town, Song Lo District. The 16.5-metre high tower is the most ancient baked-clay tower in the northern Vietnam.
It is distinguished with unique architectural values, fine arts and construction techniques.
Located in Dai Dinh Commune, Tam Dao District, the picturesque Tay Thien Complex comprises a wide range of temples, shrines and pagodas with treasured historical and archaeological values.
The complex is home to various kinds of fauna and flora. It is also a Buddhist centre and a meeting place for Buddhism and traditional beliefs.
Source: http://en.nhandan.com.vn/
