“Place names in Binh Duong”: The book contains many historical and cultural values

Dr. Huynh Ngoc Dang, Chairman of the Provincial Historical Science Association, donated books to units to preserve and disseminate information to the public.

Preserve and promote historical and cultural values

The book “Place names in Binh Duong ” is edited by Dr. Huynh Ngoc Dang, Chairman of the Provincial Historical Science Association; People's Public Security Publishing House. This is the result inherited from the provincial scientific project “Research on place names in Binh Duong province”, chaired by the Provincial Historical Science Association and implemented for nearly 3 years.

The book, published and introduced to the public, not only affirms that the research efforts of the group of authors have finally reaped "sweet fruit", but also makes a meaningful contribution to preserving and promoting the historical and cultural values of each locality and of the province, especially "in the context of merging provinces and cities, creating room for development, helping the country to grow, many place names will be lost... leaving many regrets in our hearts about the names of lands that are so familiar", as Dr. Huynh Ngoc Dang shared at the recent introduction of this book.

According to Dr. Huynh Ngoc Dang, each place contains behind it historical stories, hidden values waiting for generations to continue to research and discover ... And those who carry out the work have made every effort to preserve for everyone, especially the next generation, the community memories, contributing to preserving the local cultural identity.

Among many books and documents written about Binh Duong land and people, this is probably the book with the most pages up to this point. The book is more than 2,280 pages thick, with 3,448 entries, 4,163 subcategories of place names arranged according to commune-level administrative units in 9 districts, towns and cities of Binh Duong province.

According to research, place names are classified based on etymology (language origin), such as: Pure Vietnamese, Sino-Vietnamese, combined, ethnic minority etymology, foreign languages and by type with main types, such as: Place names indicating regions, place names indicating terrain, place names indicating construction works, administrative place names... This is a valuable source of information providing everyone with a lot of rich information about the origin and meaning of place names, thereby vividly recreating the history of formation and development of Binh Duong land.

Quarterly reference materials

To introduce more than 4,000 sub-categories of place names to the public, the implementers and researchers not only went to the places to study and record what already existed, but also applied theories to find new things, even to criticize the old ones. Therefore, in this book, readers can find new interpretations besides familiar folk explanations, as the editor has introduced.

Containing a lot of valuable information, the book is considered a historical and cultural map in language, reflecting the process of formation of the land, people, communities, stages of struggle, development, characteristics of terrain, climate, economy, flora and fauna of Binh Duong province...

Dr. Huynh Ngoc Dang emphasized that in the context of merging provinces and cities to create space for development, helping the country to grow, many place names are at risk of being lost... leaving us with many regrets about the names of lands that are so familiar. This book is an effort to preserve community memories, contributing to preserving local cultural identity; it is a useful reference document for management, research and education. In particular, the place names in the book are also a valuable source of information, helping managers at all levels name new administrative units in a scientific, harmonious, objective way, and with inheritance and continuity of local history and culture.

Highly appreciating the practical value of the book, Dr. Nguyen Hoang Thao, former Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, said that “Place Names in Binh Duong” is a reliable information channel for localities to refer to when naming hamlets, neighborhoods, and residential groups, instead of using dry ordinal numbers. Using place names associated with local history and culture will contribute to preserving traditional identity right from the grassroots level.

For readers, the book “Place Names in Binh Duong” is a useful reference source, especially for future generations. In order to preserve and widely disseminate this valuable source of information for many people to read, research and learn, the Provincial Historical Sciences Association has donated books to the Provincial Library, the Provincial Museum and the Department of Culture, Science and Information of districts and cities in the province, as well as many units and individuals.

In the coming time, the association will continue to donate books to localities after the new administrative units are arranged and put into operation so that people in need can access this meaningful source of documents.

Contribute to preserving and promoting the value of landmarks

- Ms. Phan Thi Diem Thuy, Deputy Director of the Provincial Library, said that the book "Place Names in Binh Duong" has practical value in serving the learning and research needs of officials, students and people of all walks of life. In the coming time, the Provincial Library will promote book introductions on online platforms, at exhibition spaces serving readers, to contribute to spreading the value of the book to the public.

- Mr. Bui Tran Nhat Khanh, Deputy Head of the Department of Culture, Science and Information of Thuan An City, said: “Each place name is not only a geographical sign but also a story, a memory and a valuable cultural heritage of the community. Preserving and promoting the value of place names is to preserve the soul of the land; at the same time contributing to building a sustainable future for future generations... Through the book "Place names in Binh Duong", readers - especially the young generation - will understand more, love more and be more proud of their homeland...

Thank you to the authors and researchers who have devoted their time and effort to completing this valuable book, contributing to preserving and spreading the good cultural values of Binh Duong homeland during the nation's period of growth."

HONG THUAN

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