Launching 4 Hanoi heritage tours applying digital technology

On January 3, the launching ceremony of "Hanoi City Heritage Tours" took place at Quan Thanh Temple (Ba Dinh Ward, Hanoi), officially launching 4 unique tours to the capital's residents and tourists.

French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet affirmed that the project is a vivid demonstration of the France-Vietnam relationship in the fields of culture, heritage and innovation.

This is an activity within the framework of the FEF-R Patrimoine Project, sponsored by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs through the French Embassy and the French Institute in Vietnam - IFV, in coordination with the University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi (USSH-VNU), the French School of the Far East (EFEO) and the Francophone University Organization (AUF).

This initiative aims to introduce and promote the value of the capital's tangible, intangible and digital heritage through four experimental heritage tourism itineraries, an interactive map system, the H-Heritage application and a QR code system at many relic sites in central Hanoi.

The event attracted a large number of delegates and the public interested in heritage tourism.

Speaking at the ceremony, French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet emphasized: "Thanks to the application of digital technology , especially the QR code system and interactive maps, Hanoi is gradually becoming one of the pioneering cities in Asia in digitizing heritage data, creating convenient, vivid and intuitive access to information."

He added: "Today, we are not only introducing heritage itineraries to the public, but also laying the foundation for a new phase: Building a city that considers heritage knowledge as a driving force for sustainable development, a factor in enhancing cultural-tourism attractiveness and a training tool for young generations."

Map illustrating famous monuments in Hanoi heritage tour.

According to Professor, Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan, Principal of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi: "Hanoi is a city of thousands of layers of cultural sediments, where each relic, each street preserves stories, memories and long-standing traditions. However, to make those values ​​truly closer to the public, especially young people and international tourists, we need new, modern and more accessible approaches."

From more than 100 relics surveyed in Hanoi, the research team selected 28 typical relics, divided into 4 heritage journeys associated with 4 traditional beliefs of the Vietnamese people: Tu Tran, Mau Temple, Communal House and Hanoi Pagoda. Each journey not only gathers a group of relics but also tells a linked story, reflecting the spiritual structure and memories of the people of Hanoi past and present.

Hanoi City Heritage Tours

Journey 1 - Thang Long Four Towns (The four guardian gods of the citadel) discovered four sacred temples: Bach Ma, Voi Phuc, Quan Thanh and Kim Lien, guarding the four directions east, west, south and north of Thang Long citadel.

Journey 2 - Mother Goddess Temples connecting 8 temples, the shrine of Mother Lieu Hanh and the Holy Mothers, representing the Tam Phu belief - an intangible cultural heritage recognized by UNESCO. This journey will explore the temples: Dong Ha, Vu Thach, Ba Kieu, Xuan Yen, Dau Temple, Vong Tien, Tay Ho Palace, and Long Bien station incense tree.

Journey 3 - Temple to worship the founder of the profession Passing by the communal houses worshiping the founders of traditional crafts in Hanoi's Old Quarter, honoring the founders of traditional crafts such as: Kim Ngan (founder of the goldsmith profession), Dong Lac (founder of the ancient yem profession), Pha Truc Lam (founder of the leather and footwear profession), Ha Vi communal house (founder of the lacquer profession), Phuc Hau Temple (founder of the mirror-plating profession), Tu Thi communal house (founder of the embroidery profession), Lo Ren communal house (founder of the blacksmith profession), Ngu Xa communal house (founder of the bronze casting profession).

Journey 4 - Hanoi Pagodas: Discover the pagodas associated with the name of Monk An Thien (Phuc Dien) - one of the representative ancestors of Vietnamese Buddhism. From Bao Thien Pagoda, now only in memory, to Lien Tri, Ham Long and Lien Phai...

Dr. Nguyen Thi Hiep, international technical expert and project team leader, shared her pride and gratitude for the contributions of the love of heritage, perseverance and scientific spirit of the group of students, researchers, engineers, tourism experts, community... who participated in completing the project.

On this occasion, the project also launched a collective research book including 10 scientific articles related to the Law on Heritage, relics and 4 heritage journeys; republished 2 books about deities, relics and temples of Hanoi.

Dr. Nguyen Thi Hiep introduced the project in detail.

According to the Organizing Committee, "The Heritage Tours of Hanoi City" not only serve the purpose of promoting culture and enhancing tourism experiences, but also provide data for researchers, lecturers, experts, and graduate students; support cultural knowledge training in schools and extracurricular activities in the locality, raise awareness of students about cultural heritage, and contribute to affirming the role of France-Vietnam cultural cooperation.

MY HANH

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