Hue plans detailed protection for each national treasure in June

Mr. Hoang Viet Trung - Director of Hue Monuments Conservation Center - said that immediately after the incident of the royal throne being violated, the Chairman of Hue City People's Committee issued an official dispatch directing relevant units to inspect and re-evaluate all work on preserving, displaying and protecting artifacts, especially national treasures. Hue Monuments Conservation Center was requested to organize a review and handle the responsibility of relevant collectives and individuals; at the same time, develop a plan to protect the safety of all treasures being kept.

After the incident of the Nguyen Dynasty throne being violated, the throne of King Duy Tan at the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum was enclosed in a glass case for protection. Photo: Thanh Dat

The Department of Culture and Sports shall preside over and coordinate the assessment of the current status of display and protection of antiquities at museums and relics in the area, and report to the City People's Committee before June 12, 2025.

Regarding the handling of damaged treasures, on May 30, the Hue City People's Committee established a Council to assess the situation and propose a plan to preserve and restore the Nguyen Dynasty Throne. The Council, including representatives of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Hue City People's Committee and scientists , met on June 1, 2025 to develop a plan to submit to the Ministry for consideration and decision.

Hue City also directed the completion of detailed protection plans for each national treasure in June 2025, while investing in modern technology such as warning sensors, virtual fences, security monitoring systems, etc. to ensure absolute safety of the heritage.

The Center requires its affiliated units to review and adjust protection plans, increase patrols, security controls, check door locking systems, cameras, and coordinate with local authorities and police forces to ensure safety for relic sites.

“At the same time, the center also focuses on fire prevention, fire fighting, rescue, protection of artifacts, antiques, national treasures, and inspection of electrical systems to prevent fires and explosions,” the Center Director emphasized.

Source: https://laodong.vn/van-hoa-giai-tri/hue-len-phuong-an-bao-ve-chi-tiet-cho-tung-bao-vat-quoc-gia-trong-thang-6-1518432.ldo