A large number of delegates and local people attended the ceremony

The ceremony was attended by Mr. Đinh Xuân Hanh, Member of the Party Standing Committee and Permanent Vice Chairman of the Phúc Lộc Commune People's Committee; along with many colleagues from the Standing Committee of the Party, the People's Council, the People's Committee, the Fatherland Front Committee, representatives from various commune departments, officers from Xuân Phú village, senior elders, and a large number of local residents.

Prof. Dr. Sc. Đặng Huy Huỳnh, Vice President of the Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment (VACNE) and Chairman of the Vietnam Heritage Tree Council, also attended and presented the Certificate of Recognition for the Vietnam Heritage Tree to the representative leaders of Xuan Phu village and Phuc Loc commune.

Prof. Dr. Dang Huy Huynh, Vice President of VACNE, presented the Certificate of Recognition for a Vietnamese Heritage Tree to the representatives of Xuan Phu village and Phuc Loc commune, witnessed by delegates, elders, and a large number of local people..

Speaking at the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Dang Huy Huynh, Vice President of VACNE, congratulated the Party Committee, local authorities, and people of Phuc Loc commune, especially the officials and residents of Xuan Phu village, as the area saw two more ancient trees recognized in the Vietnam Heritage Tree system.

Professor Dang Huy Huynh suggested that after the recognition ceremony, the local community should continue to care for and protect the two banyan trees; at the same time, they should promote the involvement of residents, elders, community groups, and the younger generation in preserving the trees. He emphasized that the Vietnam Heritage Tree recognized today needs to continue being protected so that it can become a natural and cultural asset for the community and be passed down to future generations.

Mr. Đinh Xuân Hanh, Standing Vice Chairman of Phúc Lộc Commune People's Committee,
gave a speech  at the ceremony

The recognition of two ancient banyan trees as Vietnam Heritage Trees not only honors the values preserved by the community but also brings a long-term responsibility for their protection. Local people are encouraged to take care of the trees, maintain cleanliness and the scenery of the area, avoid harming the trees, and raise awareness about conserving the valuable natural assets of their hometown.

The two ancient banyan trees listed as Vietnam Heritage Trees will continue to be part of community life, becoming 'green witnesses' of history, preserving memories and cultural values of Xuân Phú for future generations.

Inauguration of the stele honoring the two banyan trees in Xuan Phu village as Vietnam Heritage Trees