(ĐN)- Dong Nai provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism yesterday held a ceremony to announce the decision on recognition of Buu Long tourist area and Buu Phong pagoda as national cultural heritages.
(ĐN)- Dong Nai provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism yesterday held a ceremony to announce the decision on recognition of Buu Long tourist area and Buu Phong pagoda as national cultural heritages.
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The ceremony was held at Buu Phong pagoda in Bien Hoa city’s Buu Long ward with the participation of Head of the Mass Mobilisation Department Bui Ngoc Thanh.
At the event, Ms. Bui Ngoc Thanh awarded certificate in recognition of Buu Long tourist area and Buu Phong pagoda as national cultural heritages to Bien Hoa city People’s Committee and Head of the pagoda.
On this occasion, the UNESCO Vietnam Center for Research and Conservation presented certificates of merit to 20 Buddhist monks and nuns from Dong Nai, Binh Duong, Vinh Long and Kien Giang provinces
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| Buu Phong ancient pagoda. |
Located in the area, Buu Phong Pagoda was built in the 17th century on the mountain in the form of a thatch-roofed hut. It was then renovated and enlarged in 1829 with nearly 100 steps to climb up to the top.
Reported V.T
