Dr. Tran Huu Son received the Knight of the Academic Palms Medal

Representatives of the French Embassy awarded the Knight of the Academic Palms Medal to Dr. Tran Huu Son.

Attending the ceremony were comrades: Hoang Dao Cuong, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism; Ly Binh Minh, Vice Chairman of Lao Cai Provincial People's Council; leaders of Lao Cai Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism...

Dr. Tran Huu Son at the Medal receiving ceremony.

Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Tran Huu Son expressed his deep gratitude to the Government of the French Republic and colleagues, friends, scientists at home and abroad who have accompanied him for more than 40 years of research and work. He considered this not only a personal honor but also a recognition of the efforts of many generations of artisans, scientists and cultural workers in cultivating theeducational and cultural cooperation relationship between Vietnam and France.

Provincial leaders and departments presented flowers to congratulate Dr. Tran Huu Son.

Dr. Tran Huu Son is a folklore researcher and cultural manager who has made many contributions to preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of ethnic minorities in the northern mountainous region of Vietnam. He is the author of many valuable folklore research works, with 8 books written separately, 18 books written together and dozens of scientific projects applied in practice. During his research, he has closely cooperated with many French scientists in projects to preserve cultural heritage such as ancient Dao books, ancient stone carvings in Sa Pa, and developing community cultural tourism in Lao Cai.

Knight of the Order of Academic Palms.

The Order of Academic Palms is a noble award of the French Government for individuals who have made special contributions in the fields of education and culture. The awarding of the medal once again affirms the role of a cultural bridge between Vietnam and France that Dr. Tran Huu Son has persistently built throughout his career.

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