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Bac Giang preserves historical values of ATK II relic site

(BGO) – The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has coordinated with the People’s Committee of Bac Giang province to organise a scientific workshop on preserving and promoting historical values of the An toan khu II (ATK II or Safe Zone II) relic site in Hiep Hoa district.

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An overview of the workshop.

The workshop reviewed the preservation and development of unique values of the ATK II and devised solutions in the coming time. It also aims to prepare for the building of scientific dossiers to propose the Prime Minister to recognise the ATK II as a special national relic site in the time ahead.

Before the August Revolution in 1945, the Communist Party of Vietnam’s secretive activities were constantly terrorised by the French colonialists, causing great losses. Therefore, it was imperative to quickly develop strong revolutionary forces and protect their safety. 

Since the beginning of 1943, the Party Central Committee established the ATK II in contiguous communes in three districts: Hiep Hoa (Bac Giang), Pho Yen and Phu Binh (Thai Nguyen). Of which, Hiep Hoa district played a crucial role in ensuring safety for top agencies and key officials of the Party, and contributing to the success of the August Revolution Day. 

The ATK II is also home to many revolutionary relic sites. In 2012, the Prime Minister decided to recognise 16 communes in Hiep Hoa district as ATK II of the Party Central Committee before the August Revolution in 1945. Since then, 21 relic sites in 16 communes have been upgraded with an investment of over 8 billion VND (351,700 USD) sourced from the local budget.

More than 50 reports were delivered at the workshop, highlighting the strategic position of the ATK II in the local socio-economic development, security and defense. Participants suggested some solutions to preserve and promote the historical values of the site such as increasing communication campaigns to raise public awareness and responsibilities in the field.

The cultural sector needs to make short documentary films and print brochures disseminating the heritage values as well as pour investment in improving infrastructure, services and connecting with other relic sites in and out of the province to develop ecotourism and community-based tourism. 

The panels also recommended linking these tourism models with the movement of building new-style rural areas, in addition to collecting documents and objects for display at the ATK II exhibition house. It is also important to improve the management of the ATK II and build master plans to upgrade the site based on regulations in the Law on cultural heritage.

Nguyen Huong

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