Tighten management and restoration activities of relics and scenic spots

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has just sent an official dispatch to the People's Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities on strengthening the management of relics and activities of preserving, restoring and renovating historical-cultural relics and scenic spots.

In recent years, the Ministry has regularly issued documents with similar content. However, through monitoring the reality, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has found that in addition to the fact that many localities across the country have done a good job of protecting and promoting the value of relics, there are still phenomena of restoration, embellishment, and construction of works to promote the value of relics that are not in accordance with the provisions of law, not in accordance with the assessment content of specialized agencies and the Ministry, affecting the value of relics, creating negative public opinion in society about the work of relic management and activities of preserving, restoring and rehabilitating relics.

Based on that reality, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recommends that the People's Committees of provinces and centrally run cities direct relevant agencies and local authorities in the area to further strengthen the role and responsibility of relevant agencies, localities and communities in managing, protecting, promoting the value of relics and activities of preserving, restoring and renovating relics; strictly control the process of inventorying and classifying new relics, closely linking with the program and plan for restoration, embellishment and promotion of relic values. In addition, effectively and promptly implement the coordination mechanism between agencies and authorities in advising and managing the state on cultural heritage from the central to local levels.

Along with that, strictly implement the Law on Cultural Heritage, documents guiding the implementation of the Law and regulations on investment and construction when implementing projects to preserve, restore and renovate relics (regardless of the budget source of the project); guide investors to properly implement the process, regulations and procedures for implementing relic restoration projects, coordinate to collect opinions from relevant agencies, ministries, branches and scientists and only implement when there is a written appraisal and approval from the competent authority...

The ancient and quiet beauty of An Dinh Palace, Thua Thien Hue. (Photo: Vuong Cong Nam)

Coordinate between the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism/Department of Culture and Sports with press and media agencies to strengthen propaganda, dissemination of laws, raise awareness and sense of compliance with laws on cultural heritage. Propagate widely among local people to raise social awareness and authorities at all levels.

At the same time, widely disseminate information about the meaning and value of relics, the reasons for preserving, renovating and restoring relics and publicize the content of relic restoration projects before implementation so that people know, participate and contribute opinions to unify, raise awareness and create social consensus on the implementation of relic preservation, renovating and restoring projects, especially for relics of spiritual, religious and belief nature...

The document also clearly states that upon completion of the project to preserve, renovate and restore the relic, there must be an appropriate form to introduce the historical, cultural, scientific and artistic values ​​of the relic; the date of commencement, date of completion; organizations and individuals contributing financially; construction units, etc.

Strengthen inspection, examination and supervision of the protection and promotion of local relic values; promote the supervisory role of the community in implementing relic restoration and embellishment projects in accordance with the procedures and contents prescribed by law; resolutely and strictly handle violations that affect the value of relics (if any); ensure harmony between cultural heritage conservation and sustainable socio-economic development and local tourism development./.

From July 1, 2025, the Law on Cultural Heritage (Law No. 45/2024/QH15 dated November 23, 2024) will take effect, assigning the People's Committees of provinces and centrally run cities to take full responsibility for the management, protection and promotion of cultural heritage values ​​in the area that are included in the inventory lists, ranked, registered and recognized in national lists, UNESCO lists and lists.

Propose that the People's Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities proactively have plans to organize the implementation of the Law on Cultural Heritage to ensure timeliness, uniformity and effectiveness. Organize propaganda, dissemination and training for officials working in the management of sectors and fields under the scope of the Law on Cultural Heritage of localities, people and businesses on the new provisions of the Law and documents detailing the implementation of the Law...

(Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/siet-hoat-dong-quan-ly-tu-bo-phuc-hoi-cac-di-tich-danh-lam-thang-canh-post1023200.vnp