On the night of January 19, Ninh Binh province held a ceremony to announce the establishment of Hoa Lu City and recognized it as a first-class city. This event marked a significant milestone in the local development strategy, especially with Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha emphasizing the vision to develop Ninh Binh into a centrally-administered city by 2035.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha delivers remarks at the Hoa Lu City establishment ceremony.
Strategic Vision: Millennium Heritage City
According to the Deputy Prime Minister’s directives, to achieve the goal of becoming a centrally-administered city, Ninh Binh must focus on enhancing urban quality sustainably, in line with Resolution No. 06-NQ/TW of the Politburo. Specifically, Hoa Lu City, newly established through the merger of Ninh Binh City and Hoa Lu District, is being positioned as a “Millennium Heritage City.”
Hoa Lu City is now the 19th first-class city directly under a provincial administration nationwide and the first and only heritage city in Vietnam. This achievement is the result of consistent efforts over multiple terms by the Party Committee, government, and people of Ninh Binh.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha presents the decision recognizing Hoa Lu City as a first-class city to its leaders.
Leveraging Cultural and Natural Heritage Potential
The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that to build Hoa Lu City into a “Millennium Heritage City,” Ninh Binh must fully exploit the outstanding universal values of the Trang An Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site for both cultural and natural heritage. This includes preserving and promoting traditional cultural values such as knowledge, beliefs, arts, and lifestyles.
Additionally, the city should blend the ancient capital’s cultural identity with modern elements to create an image of “refined, friendly, and welcoming” citizens. The restoration of architectural landmarks like palaces, mausoleums, and city walls, along with the organization of festivals and traditional crafts, will enrich the spiritual lives of residents.
The global beauty of the Trang An Complex – a source of pride for Ninh Binh.
Economic and Social Development Orientation
The Deputy Prime Minister also requested Ninh Binh to restructure its economy, aligning with innovative growth models, prioritizing the development of service and tourism industries based on heritage. Specific solutions include:
- Cultural Industry: Developing heritage-themed parks, assetizing heritage sites, and creating film sets from heritage locations.
- Sustainable Tourism: Balancing heritage preservation with economic and social development to benefit the state, businesses, residents, and tourists.
Furthermore, the province needs to focus on building a green, clean, and beautiful urban environment to enhance the quality of life for residents and attract more international tourists.
Tourists experiencing the beauty of the world heritage site, Trang An.
Conclusion
Building Hoa Lu City into a “Millennium Heritage City” is not only a major goal for Ninh Binh but also contributes significantly to the overall development of the Red River Delta region. To achieve this, Ninh Binh must continue to maximize its potential in heritage, culture, and tourism while ensuring a balance between preservation and development.
Let us look forward to the remarkable progress of Hoa Lu City in the future!
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