The ceremony to receive the certificate honouring the Huong Son landscape complex, also known as Huong Pagoda, was held on September 19 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Huong Pagoda has been recognisedas a special national relic site.
Hanoi authorities received a certificate honouring the HuongSon landscape complex, also known as Huong Pagoda, in My Duc district onSeptember 19.
The Huong Son complex consists of Buddhistpagodas and caves and temples worshipping local agricultural gods.
The complex was built under the reign of King LeThanh Tong (1442 – 1497). It was destroyed by French colonialists but has been rebuiltwith the support of the State, local residents and visitors.
Aside from its religious significance, thecomplex also holds special values in terms of ecosystem, landscape,architecture and history.
The traditional Huong Pagoda Festival from thefirst through the third lunar month each year is one of the biggest of its kindin Vietnam, helping the complex attract millions of visitors every year.
TheHuong Son complex was listed among special national relic sites in December2017.
At the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Vu DucDam presented the certificate to authorities of My Duc district and thepagoda’s representatives.
Addressing the event, Politburo member andSecretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Hoang Trung Hai said it was an honourfor the administration and people of My Duc district and the capital city toreceive the recognition.
They would make utmost efforts to uphold therelic site’s values to turn it into a destination for not only spiritualtourism but also for educating in history, culture and environment, he added.
The ceremony also aimed to mark the 130thfounding anniversary of My Duc district and 60 years since then President HoChi Minh visited Huong Pagoda.-VNA
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The ceremony to receive the certificate honouring the Huong Son landscape complex, also known as Huong Pagoda, was held on September 19 (Photo: VNA) 
