Lam Dong Reviews 8 Cultural Heritage and Monument Dossiers for Official Recognition

Dinh Van Tuan, Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, and Chairman of the Council, presided over the session. Attendees included Associate Professor Dr. Bui Chi Hoang, Member of the National Cultural Heritage Council, along with council members and representatives from relevant agencies, departments, and local authorities. The meeting was also connected via video link to the People’s Committees of relevant communes, wards, and managing units.

At the meeting, the Council reviewed eight scientific dossiers, including historical-cultural relics, scenic spots, and intangible cultural heritage across various administrative levels: Special National Status, recommending the Prime Minister rank Duc Thanh School (Phan Thiet Ward) as a Special National Historic Site; National Intangible Cultural Heritage List, recommending the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism add the traditional craft of Phan Thiet fish sauce making to the national list; recommending the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism rank two scenic spots, A1 and C2 Caves (Nam Da Commune); and recommending the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee rank four historical sites, including Dak Dam Border Guard Post (Thuan An Commune), Le Hong Phong Base Area (Hoa Thang Commune), Hoi Phuoc Thien Historic Site (Lien Huong Commune), and Long Le Shrine (Bac Binh Commune).

Council members conducted a rigorous review of all documentation, architectural drawings, and mapping records, evaluating the authenticity as well as the historical, cultural, and scientific significance of each site. The panel also assessed compliance with legal criteria, current management and protection status, and the accuracy of designated safety protection zones.

Following objective and democratic deliberations, council members cast secret ballots, achieving high consensus to approve all eight submitted dossiers.

Delivering the concluding remarks, Vice Chairman Dinh Van Tuan commended the high sense of responsibility and professional contributions made by the scientists and council members.

Vice Chairman Dinh Van Tuan emphasized that the council's evaluation serves as an essential scientific foundation for specialized agencies to review, refine, and complete the dossiers in strict accordance with regulations before submitting them to competent authorities. The finalized records must not only satisfy procedural requirements but also compellingly reflect the outstanding value of each site and heritage element.

The Vice Chairman directed all involved agencies and local authorities to fully incorporate feedback, coordinate closely, and accelerate progress to ensure the quality of the dossiers. Official ranking and registration will establish a solid legal framework for the long-term management and preservation of these sites while promoting their cultural values, traditional education, and local image in the new era of development.