VACNE’s Initiative to Recognize Ancient Trees
11/3/2011 10:49:00 AM
Between 2010 until present day, Tay Ho District has recognized 14 ancient trees as Vietnam Heritage Trees and has become the leading locality in this country-wide campaign.
“VACNE’s initiative to recognize and preserve ancient trees is spreading in communities”, said Madam Le Thi Thao, Vice Chairwoman of the Tay Ho District People’s Committee, at a meeting between the leadership of VACNE and VUSTA (Vietnam Union of Scientific and Technological Associations). At the meeting the leaders of the organizations discussed the recognition ceremony for five newly certified Heritage Trees.
Between 2010 until present day, Tay Ho District has recognized 14 ancient trees as Vietnam Heritage Trees and has become the leading locality in this country-wide campaign.
Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Sinh, VACNE’s President, spoke briefly about the idea as well as the process of implementing events to recognize Vietnam Heritage Trees. Madam Vice Chairman of the Tay Ho District highly appreciated the idea as well as the staff of the district’s Cultural Division, who have been enthusiastic and timely in planning the recognition ceremonies for 9 muom trees (Mangifera foetida lour) at the Voi Phuc Temple in Thuy Khue Ward. These events not only reestablishes a good tradition in the community but also symbolizes preservation of environmental landscapes, conserves historical-cultural heritage in Tay Ho District, and creates new and unique tourism points in Vietnam.
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