At 8:30 a.m. on November 30, 2024, the National Assembly passed a resolution to establish Hue City under the Central Government. The milestone marks the efforts of a land with a rich heritage, history and culture.
Heritage City
Stretching from North to South; East to West, Hue converges all natural conditions and cultural depth, from the heritage of ancestors to the strengths of mountains, forests, scenic spots, rivers, lagoons, and seas.
Hue is also a city with 8 world tangible and intangible cultural heritages, along with nearly 1,000 historical relics... This affirms the brand: "One destination - 8 heritages".
The title of a centrally-governed city is an opportunity for Hue to become one of the major, unique centers of Southeast Asia in terms of culture, tourism and specialized healthcare - as set out in the Resolution of the Politburo.
Determining the depth is a wealth that our ancestors left for Hue, and it is also "a challenge that is always given attention and focus to solve thoroughly and sustainably".
After the National Assembly passed the Resolution, Chairman of the People's Committee of Thua Thien Hue Province Nguyen Van Phuong said: "We will always try to grasp difficulties as opportunities and gradually overcome them, aiming to turn Hue into a city that is not only beautiful in architecture but also rich in cultural values".
The head of the local government wants to develop the heritage economy in conjunction with tourism and cultural industry. Building the city's economic foundation based on three pillars: tourism economy, heritage economy, and circular economy; promoting heritage values through cultural, landscape, urban, and ecological tourism.
"Plan space so that each heritage becomes the nucleus to create development momentum," Mr. Nguyen Van Phuong affirmed.
City on the Perfume River
The center of Hue city is still built with the Huong River as the main axis. The Huong River is considered the "backbone" of Hue city. Currently, after more than 3 years of implementing the detailed planning project, the two banks of the Huong River have many significant changes in the direction of conservation and harmonious development of space and landscape architecture. The projects to renovate Vong Canh hill, Da Vien islet, walking routes along the south and north banks of the Huong River... all follow the natural elements of the Huong River and Ngu Mountain.
On the northern bank of the Perfume River, the requirement of not destroying the landscape, not developing high-density residential and housing, and compact urban areas will harmoniously solve the problem of conservation and development. The relocation of people in the Thuong Thanh and Eo Bau areas and the relocation of some agencies in the inner city of Hue are the directions to solve the problem of "not developing high-density residential and housing" proposed by the government.
The southern bank of the Perfume River, moving gradually to the east, the south of Hue will develop more strongly, with modern constructions so that "Hue is no longer boring".
To create a landscaped, environmentally friendly urban area for Hue, we must focus on planting and protecting trees. The green, shady roads are a source of pride for Hue. This city has been honored as a “National Green City”, “ASEAN Environmentally Sustainable City” - that is the guideline for the government to know how to treat nature and trees.
Heritage is for contemplation, enjoyment, for people and tourists to learn about the history and development of the ancient capital. But trees are for the peaceful life of the people, bringing a fresh environment. Along the Perfume River, from upstream to downstream, wherever you sit, you can feel the fresh air from the sky and earth, from the trees, and the cool breeze of the river.
Hue becoming a centrally-governed city is not just a "name", but it is also a story of finding a sustainable development model - where cultural heritage is protected and promoted in modern development.
Previously, the Thua Thien Hue provincial government had rejected several heavy industrial projects because it wanted to develop in a sustainable manner without sacrificing the environment. Mr. Phuong emphasized that the goal of calling for investment for economic development will always be to develop steadfastly in conjunction with preserving the environmental landscape and preserving heritage and cultural values.
Culture and heritage make Hue, if this foundation is lost, the city will hardly be different. The difficulties facing Hue's new opportunities, according to Chairman of the People's Committee of Thua Thien Hue Province Nguyen Van Phuong, are the balance between development and conservation, and the challenge of climate change. This is a difficult problem because Hue is home to many cultural and historical heritages, which requires ingenuity in planning, management and conservation.
Source: https://baoquangnam.vn/di-san-nen-mong-cho-do-thi-hue-3145487.html
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