National Assembly Chairman: Bac Ninh merger will create more space to promote the value of cultural heritage

Chủ tịch Quốc hội: Bắc Ninh sáp nhập sẽ tạo thêm không gian phát huy giá trị các di sản văn hóa - Ảnh 1. — National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man speaks at the ceremony commemorating the 1,015th anniversary of Ly Thai To's coronation - Photo: HA QUAN

On the evening of April 13, the People's Committee of Tu Son city (Bac Ninh) held a ceremony to celebrate the 1,015th anniversary of Ly Thai To's coronation (March 15, Canh Tuat year 1010 - March 15, At Ty year 2025) in the grounds of the special national relic site of Do Temple.

Do Temple was originally the Thai Mieu Temple of the Ly Dynasty, built by King Ly Thai To in 1019. Thai Mieu Temple is a temple to worship the "Sacred Soul of the Mountains and Rivers" of the country.

Bac Ninh will expand its economic scale and promote cultural heritage.

Speaking at the ceremony, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man emphasized that Kinh Bac in the past and Bac Ninh today are sacred lands with outstanding people, rich in historical, cultural and revolutionary traditions, including Bac Ninh Quan Ho folk songs - a representative intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

According to Mr. Man, Bac Ninh has paid much attention to protecting and promoting heritage values, investing funds in research, restoration and renovation. The province cares for and encourages artisans - "living human treasures", contributing to preserving, promoting and spreading the cultural heritage of Bac Ninh province.

The National Assembly Chairman also requested Party committees at all levels, authorities, the Fatherland Front, and people of Bac Ninh to continue effectively implementing policies on reorganizing the political system, reorganizing administrative units, and organizing two-level local governments.

Recalling Uncle Ho's advice "culture lights the way for the nation", the province needs to pay attention to investing, preserving and developing cultural values, with focus and key points.

Research solutions to "bring cultural heritage closer to the people" and make cultural values always alive and eternal, at the same time promote cultural industry, cultural tourism, digital transformation in preserving and promoting cultural heritage. Strengthen education and popularization of valuable heritages with traditional cultural identity.

According to the National Assembly Chairman, Bac Ninh province is one of the localities that will be merged and have its administrative boundaries expanded. This will expand the economic scale, increase competitiveness, attract investment and make the most of development potential, create more momentum for socio-economic development, ensure national defense and security, and improve people's lives. At the same time, it will create new space for promoting the value of the province's cultural heritage.

Chủ tịch Quốc hội: Bắc Ninh sáp nhập sẽ tạo thêm không gian phát huy giá trị các di sản văn hóa - Ảnh 3. — Representatives of Tu Son city (Bac Ninh) received the certificate of special national relic ranking for Dinh Bang communal house, the certificate of national relic ranking for Le Quang Dao Memorial House and the decision to recognize the national treasure for the golden seal "Hoang De Chi Bao" - Photo: HA QUAN

The responsibility of building a country worthy of King Ly Thai To

During the celebration, Mr. Vuong Quoc Tuan - Chairman of Bac Ninh Provincial People's Committee - recalled the story of the full moon day of March, Canh Tuat year 1010, at noon, Ly Cong Uan officially held the ceremony to ascend the throne as Emperor, and established the reign name Thuan Thien.

"The fact that Ly Thai To ascended the throne and then issued an edict to move the capital from Hoa Lu to Dai La citadel, naming the new capital Thang Long, not only had strategic geopolitical significance, but also demonstrated the far-sighted vision and outstanding character of a wise king," Mr. Vuong Quoc Tuan stated.

According to the head of the People's Committee of Bac Ninh province, the founding king of the Ly dynasty also issued many policies to develop the economy, expand foreign relations, and build a prosperous dynasty that lasted for 216 years and lasted through 9 kings.

"Inheriting the values and foundations left by our ancestors, we are increasingly aware of our great responsibility to history and the nation, determined to continue building our homeland and country to become more and more prosperous and happy, worthy of the merits and glorious career that King Ly Thai To passed on to us," said the leader of the People's Committee of Bac Ninh province.