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Residents of ancient houses known as Nha Ruong are refusing government funding for refurbishment because of the long-term costs of upkeeping such houses and the strict restrictions that are placed on future refurbishment works. Residents decline funding to save ancient homes Saigon Giai Phong, 05 Jan 2010 [...] Restoration works to the tomb of the 19th century King Dong Khanh begins in Hue. Hue begins restoration of royal tomb Thanh Nien News, 05 November 2009 [...] Protective works including a security post and information boards to safeguard an 8th century Cham sanctuary in Hue is set to complete this year. Sanctury remains of ancient Cham people gets protection Viet Nam News, 29 September 2009 [...] A number of archaeological sites, including the My Son Sanctuary, the ancient capital of Hue, Hoi An Ancient Town and the Thang Long Citadel have been named in a list of special national treasures in Vietnam. photo credit: robertlafond2009 Ten special national historical sites announced Vietnam Net Bridge, 17 August 2009 [...] The Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister of Vietnam has highlighted the need for new legislation to meet the demands of heritage conservation work, especially in the light that many conservation projects do not meet quality standards and have even led to the damaging of some of the relics. Legislation to save nation’s heritage Viet Nam [...] The mausoleum of the Nguyen Dynasty King Tu Duc (1829-1883) will be restored by a joint German-Vietnamese team from now until mid-next year. Tu Duc’s tomb has been described as a romantic fairyland which include pools and gardens. King Tu Duc’s tomb to be restored Vietnam Net Bridge, 12 March 2009 [...] An ancient ritual to the earth and sky gods dating to the 10th century but fell into disuse in the last 60 years, is to be revived as part of this year’s Hue festival in Vietnam. Hue preservationists to revive millennia-old ritual Voice of Vietnam News, 06 March 2009 [...] In this the fifteenth year since the Vietnamese city of Hue was inscribed as a World Heritage City, Unesco’s representative to Vietnam has noted how concerted efforts from local authorities have turned a state of heritage endangerment to proper sustainability. Hue revival leads to sustainability Viet Nam News, 12 December 2008 [...] The prestige bestowed by the World Heritage Status sometimes overshadows the responsibilities attached to it, like in the recent case of Georgetown. The ancient Vietnamese capital of Hue, recognised as a World Heritage Site in 1993, still faces significant challenges in fulfilling adequate restoration, conservation and protection. photo credit: KetaiBlogger Ancient capital and world [...] A 100-year-old boat discovered in May will be preserved and displayed at the Hue museum. Ancient wooden boat to be displayed in Hue Vietnam Net Bridge, 21 August 2008 [...] |
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