Two Vietnamese documentary heritage collections added to UNESCO regional register

  • The delegation from Ninh Binh province receives the certificate recognising “The Cliff-based Inscriptions on Non Nuoc Mountain” as UNESCO documentary heritage. VNA Photo: Lê Minh Hưởng
    The delegation from Ninh Binh province receives the certificate recognising “The Cliff-based Inscriptions on Non Nuoc Mountain” as UNESCO documentary heritage. VNA Photo: Lê Minh Hưởng
  • The delegation from Hung Yen province receives the certificate recognising the Pho Hien stone stele as UNESCO documentary heritage. VNA Photo: Lê Minh Hưởng
    The delegation from Hung Yen province receives the certificate recognising the Pho Hien stone stele as UNESCO documentary heritage. VNA Photo: Lê Minh Hưởng
  • The Vietnamese delegation attends the 11th General Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Regional Committee for UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme (MOWCAP). VNA Photo: Lê Minh Hưởng
    The Vietnamese delegation attends the 11th General Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Regional Committee for UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme (MOWCAP). VNA Photo: Lê Minh Hưởng
  • Vietnamese delegation attends the 11th General Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Regional Committee for UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme (MOWCAP). VNA Photo: Lê Minh Hưởng
    Vietnamese delegation attends the 11th General Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Regional Committee for UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme (MOWCAP). VNA Photo: Lê Minh Hưởng
  • The Vietnamese delegation pose for a photo with representatives from UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme (MOWCAP). VNA Photo: Lê Minh Hưởng
    The Vietnamese delegation pose for a photo with representatives from UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme (MOWCAP). VNA Photo: Lê Minh Hưởng
  • The system of stone steles at the Xich Dang Temple of Literature (Hung Yen Temple of Literature) honors 160 individuals who achieved the highest academic ranks from the Tran to the Nguyen dynasties. Inscribed on nine stone steles (carved between 1888 and 1943), these records serve as a valuable resource for future generations to learn about the lives and careers of these notable figures, while also affirming that Pho Hien was once a renowned center of learning within the Son Nam region. VNA Photo: Phạm Kiên
    The system of stone steles at the Xich Dang Temple of Literature (Hung Yen Temple of Literature) honors 160 individuals who achieved the highest academic ranks from the Tran to the Nguyen dynasties. Inscribed on nine stone steles (carved between 1888 and 1943), these records serve as a valuable resource for future generations to learn about the lives and careers of these notable figures, while also affirming that Pho Hien was once a renowned center of learning within the Son Nam region. VNA Photo: Phạm Kiên
  • The system of stone steles at the Xich Dang Temple of Literature (Hung Yen Temple of Literature) honors 160 individuals who achieved the highest academic ranks from the Tran to the Nguyen dynasties. Inscribed on nine stone steles (carved between 1888 and 1943), these records serve as a valuable resource for future generations to learn about the lives and careers of these notable figures, while also affirming that Pho Hien was once a renowned center of learning within the Son Nam region. VNA Photo: Phạm Kiên
    The system of stone steles at the Xich Dang Temple of Literature (Hung Yen Temple of Literature) honors 160 individuals who achieved the highest academic ranks from the Tran to the Nguyen dynasties. Inscribed on nine stone steles (carved between 1888 and 1943), these records serve as a valuable resource for future generations to learn about the lives and careers of these notable figures, while also affirming that Pho Hien was once a renowned center of learning within the Son Nam region. VNA Photo: Phạm Kiên
  • The Pho Hien stone steles collection consists of 41 steles bearing inscriptions in Chinese and Nom scripts, dating from the 17th century to the early 20th century. They are preserved at historical sites within the special national relic complex of Pho Hien in Hung Yen province. VNA Photo/Photo by courtesy
    The Pho Hien stone steles collection consists of 41 steles bearing inscriptions in Chinese and Nom scripts, dating from the 17th century to the early 20th century. They are preserved at historical sites within the special national relic complex of Pho Hien in Hung Yen province. VNA Photo/Photo by courtesy
  • “The Cliff-based Inscriptions on Non Nuoc Mountain” in Ninh Binh province are masterpieces of calligraphy, showcasing exquisite stone-carving craftsmanship. VNA Photo: Hải Yến
    “The Cliff-based Inscriptions on Non Nuoc Mountain” in Ninh Binh province are masterpieces of calligraphy, showcasing exquisite stone-carving craftsmanship. VNA Photo: Hải Yến
  • Many researchers, both domestic and international, visit to study the Sino-Nom inscriptions at Non Nuoc Mountain (Ninh Binh Province). VNA Photo: Thùy Dung
    Many researchers, both domestic and international, visit to study the Sino-Nom inscriptions at Non Nuoc Mountain (Ninh Binh Province). VNA Photo: Thùy Dung
  • “The Cliff-based Inscriptions on Non Nuoc Mountain” remains largely intact. VNA Photo: Đức Phương
    “The Cliff-based Inscriptions on Non Nuoc Mountain” remains largely intact. VNA Photo: Đức Phương
  • Non Nuoc Mountain is a picturesque mountain located in Hoa Lu ward, Ninh Binh province. VNA Photo: Đức Phương
    Non Nuoc Mountain is a picturesque mountain located in Hoa Lu ward, Ninh Binh province. VNA Photo: Đức Phương
  • “The Cliff-based Inscriptions on Non Nuoc Mountain” remains largely intact. VNA Photo: Đức Phương
    “The Cliff-based Inscriptions on Non Nuoc Mountain” remains largely intact. VNA Photo: Đức Phương
  • “The Cliff-based Inscriptions on Non Nuoc Mountain” remains largely intact. VNA Photo: Đức Phương
    “The Cliff-based Inscriptions on Non Nuoc Mountain” remains largely intact. VNA Photo: Đức Phương
  • “The Cliff-based Inscriptions on Non Nuoc Mountain” in Ninh Binh province are densely concentrated and span five different dynasties. VNA Photo
    “The Cliff-based Inscriptions on Non Nuoc Mountain” in Ninh Binh province are densely concentrated and span five different dynasties. VNA Photo

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Two Vietnamese documentary heritage collections added to UNESCO regional register
11/05/2026 22:20 | TTXVN
Two Vietnamese documentary heritage collections, “The Cliff-based Inscriptions on Non Nuoc Mountain” in Ninh Binh province and Pho Hien stone steles in Hung Yen province, have been inscribed on on UNESCO's Memory of the World Regional Register for Asia and the Pacific, bringing the country's total number of UNESCO-recognised documentary heritage items to 13. The recognition was announced at the 11th General Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Regional Committee for UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme (MOWCAP), held from November 2 to 6 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The recognition highlights the historical, cultural and documentary values of the two collections while acknowledging Vietnam's contributions to preserving and sharing the common heritage of the Asia-Pacific region as well as the world. VNA Photo

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