Thua Thien-Hue approves Cuu Dinh’s documents to seek UNESCO recognition
Nomination documents seeking recognition by UNESCO for “Cuu Dinh”, or Nine Dynastic Urns, have received approval from the science council of Thua Thien-Hue and will soon be sent to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for final review, according to the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre.
"Cuu Dinh”, or Nine Dynastic Urns, is seeking UNESCO recognition as the world’s documentary heritage under the Memory of the World Programme. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Nomination documents seekingrecognition by UNESCO for “Cuu Dinh”, or Nine Dynastic Urns, have receivedapproval from the science council of Thua Thien-Hue and will soon be sent tothe Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for final review, according to the HueMonuments Conservation Centre.
The set of bronze artifacts is seeking UNESCO recognitionas the world’s documentary heritage under the Memory of the World Programme.
The intact urns are horizontally placed at the yard ofthe The To Mieu (To Mieu Temple) in the Hue Imperial Citadel, a place toworship the kings of the Nguyen Dynasty – the last feudal regime of Vietnamwhich ruled the country from 1802 to 1945.
All cast in bronze, they symbolise the unity and thebeauty of the country as well as sustainable existence of the Nguyen Dynasty.
King Minh Mang ordered the casting of the urns in late1835 and they were completed in early 1837.
The highest urn is 2.5 meters high versus the shortest at2.3 meters high. Each one, weighing up to 2,600 kg, has a name symbolising aking of the Nguyen Dynasty. The central one is dedicated to King Gia Long.
The urns can also be considered a “geographicencyclopedia” of Vietnam in the 19th century with 162 carved patternsexquisitely embossed on their surface depicting popular landscapes, like rivers,mountains; and daily activities across the country, including 90 images oftypical plants and animals.
These create a great combination between carving andbronze casting. Until now, all the nine urns are still in their originalposition and remain intact.
Comparative cultural studies in Japan, China, and theRepublic of Korea showed that the set of tripod urns currently displayed in thecitadel of Hue is the only existing one of its type.
It was recognised as a national treasure in 2012, and isconsidered the most valuable bronze works in Vietnam./.
The Nine Dynastic Urns, built in late 1835 and completed in early 1837, was recognised as a national treasure in 2012, and considered the most valuable bronze works in Vietnam.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
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"Cuu Dinh”, or Nine Dynastic Urns, is seeking UNESCO recognition as the world’s documentary heritage under the Memory of the World Programme. (Photo: VNA)
