Attending the conference were central delegates including: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Duc Cuong, President of the Vietnam Historical Science Association and co-chair of the conference organizing committee; Dr. Phan Chi Hieu, President of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Kim, Vice President of the National Council for Cultural Heritage; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tong Trung Tin, President of the Vietnam Archaeological Association; and Prof. Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan, Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
Delegates from Ninh Binh province attending the workshop included: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Doan Minh Huan, Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Pham Quang Ngoc, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Tong Quang Thin, Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, and Co-Chairman of the Workshop Organizing Committee.
Attending the workshop were members of the Provincial Party Standing Committee; leaders of the Provincial People's Council, Provincial People's Committee, and Provincial Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front; the Provincial National Assembly Delegation; leaders of departments, agencies, and organizations; the Provincial Union of Science and Technology Associations, the Provincial Historical Science Association, the Provincial Cultural Heritage Association; and leaders of the People's Committees of districts and cities…
In his opening remarks at the seminar, Comrade Tong Quang Thin, Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, and Co-Head of the Organizing Committee of the Seminar, affirmed: The life and career of Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang are closely linked to the process of unifying the country and forming the first centralized feudal state in the history of the nation, strongly affirming the will for national revival based on independence, self-reliance, and self-strength. The great historical stature and national aspiration for independence, unity, and a powerful nation, as expressed through the life and career of Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang and the Dai Co Viet State, have become a precious asset and an important material and spiritual resource for Ninh Binh province, the nation, and the people. The life and career of Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang and the Dinh and Early Le dynasties have left a vast system of heritage for Ninh Binh in particular and the whole country in general, not only rich in quantity and diverse in type but also very unique in value.
Currently, Ninh Binh possesses thousands of tangible and intangible cultural heritage sites, including 324 provincial-level relics, 78 national-level relics, 3 special national-level relics, and 1 World Cultural and Natural Heritage site (Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex). The heritage related to King Dinh Tien Hoang, the Dinh Dynasty, and the Dai Co Viet State is always preserved, cherished, and maintained in its relatively intact state by Ninh Binh province. This includes architectural works, hundreds of temples, pagodas, shrines, palaces, city walls, palace foundations, etc., most notably the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Special National Relic Site, national treasures such as the Buddhist scripture column at Nhat Tru Pagoda, the two dragon beds at the Temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang, the two sets of ceremonial robes at the Temple of King Dinh and King Le, and the collection of Buddhist scripture columns from the Dinh Dynasty at the Ninh Binh Museum; along with a system of festivals, cultural activities, worship rituals, beliefs, customs, and traditions. A treasure trove of legends, poetry, folk music and dance; political and diplomatic experiences; the heroic spirit of Hoa Lu; the unwavering dedication that led to the great achievements of King Dinh and our ancestors...
Throughout history, the nation's precious heritage has been continuously preserved, enhanced, and enriched, remaining present in daily life as a spiritual foundation, invaluable asset, and strategic resource for Ninh Binh's sustainable development. Thanks to this, Ninh Binh has been and continues to be a highly attractive cultural destination and space, possessing strong potential and advantages to build and develop a millennium heritage city in the future.
The legacy of Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang and the Dai Co Viet State – the first centralized feudal state in Vietnam – holds significant importance in the historical trajectory of the Vietnamese nation. It is a source of pride for the Party Committee, government, and people of Ninh Binh province. Therefore, the preservation and promotion of its value must continue to be implemented with greater intensity and scale, in a more systematic manner, requiring the participation of managers, researchers, socio-political organizations, and the community… so that the heritage of our ancestors truly becomes a resource and driving force in the development of our homeland and country.
The scientific conference "Dinh Tien Hoang: Historical Significance and National Aspiration" was attended by numerous experts, scientists, and administrators from the central and local levels. This was also an opportunity for Ninh Binh province to hear scientific and historical research reports, objective discussions, and critiques aimed at further supplementing and clarifying the life, career, and contributions of King Dinh Tien Hoang in particular and the Dinh Dynasty in general to national history; and to propose directions and solutions for managing and promoting the heritage values of the ancient capital of Hoa Lu - Ninh Binh, contributing to building Ninh Binh province into a centrally-governed city by 2035 with the characteristics of a heritage city and a creative city.
The introductory report for the conference, presented by Associate Professor Dr. Tran Duc Cuong, President of the Vietnam Historical Science Association and co-chair of the conference organizing committee, clearly stated: The purpose of the conference is to further clarify the life, career, and legacy of King Dinh Tien Hoang and the role of the Dinh Dynasty in the historical process of the Vietnamese nation. Through this, solutions are proposed to preserve and promote the values of the heritage in a way that fosters national aspirations, rekindles the spirit of Hoa Lu, and serves to build Ninh Binh into a heritage city, centered around the heritage of Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang and the Dinh and Early Le dynasties; to build Ninh Binh into a civilized and modern locality, worthy of becoming a centrally-governed city in the near future in all economic, political, cultural, and social fields, and one of the famous tourist centers attracting domestic and international visitors. This is also a practical way to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of the birth of Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang (924-2024).
At this conference, the Ninh Binh Provincial Party Committee, the Ninh Binh Provincial People's Committee, and the Vietnam Historical Science Association hope that scientists will focus their research and discussions on further supplementing documents and interpretations to clarify the life, career, and contributions of King Dinh Tien Hoang to the nation's history; the historical significance and national aspirations expressed through the achievements of Dinh Tien Hoang and the Dinh Dynasty towards Vietnam; and propose directions and solutions to promote the positive values left by King Dinh Tien Hoang and the Dinh Dynasty in the orientation of building a heritage city; in the current task of building and protecting the Fatherland, contributing to building Ninh Binh into a prosperous and civilized locality.
The conference will feature two thematic sessions: the homeland, life, career, historical significance, and national aspirations of Dinh Tien Hoang; and promoting the legacy of Dinh Tien Hoang in the development of a millennium heritage city.
Ninh Binh Newspaper will continue to update information about the conference.
Bui Dieu-Dao Hang-Minh Quang
Source: https://baoninhbinh.org.vn/hoi-thao-khoa-hoc-dinh-tien-hoang-tam-voc-lich-su-va-khat/d20240802090647107.htm
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