Ho chi minh city cu chi tunnels

HCM City (VNA) – The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has sent a document to the Defence Ministry to seek its advice on compilation of relevant dossiers about the historic Cu Chi Tunnels as the city is striving to gain UNESCO’s recognition of the tunnels as a world heritage site. According to the committee, the historic relic site is a well-preserved military work that meets a number of criteria, such as possessing outstanding global value, integrity, and authenticity according to the guidelines relating to the World Heritage Convention adopted by UNESCO. The Cu Chi Tunnels, which are located in Phu My Hung commune of Cu Chi district, stretch a total length of over 250 km. They were dug with simple tools and bare hands in the 1940s, during the French occupation. The main axis system has a host of branches leading to underground hideouts, shelters, and entrances to other tunnels. The site was recognised as special national relic site in December 2015, due to … [Read more...] about Cu Chi Tunnels seek UNESCO’s recognition as world heritage

After receiving permission from the Ministry of National Defense, the body charged with administering the Cu Chi Tunnels via the Military Command of Ho Chi Minh City and the city’s Department of Culture and Sports will work with relevant agencies to complete the application. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City covets UNESCO heritage recognition for Cu Chi Tunnels

Cu Chi Tunnels have been recognised as a special national heritage site since 2015 for its historical, cultural and creative values. Cu Chi Tunnels is a typical military camping site during the war and played an important role in the liberation process. Many notable leaders like Nguyen Van Linh, Vo Van Kiet, Mai Chi Tho and Tran Hai Phung lived and issued orders from there during the wartime. From 1961 to 1975, Cu Chi Tunnels housed many soldiers and it was also where plans and war strategies were made. Nowadays, the 200km tunnel system is still well-preserved. The multi-layered tunnels had everything needed for life and fight against the weapons at that time. HCM City People's Committee said it is a historic symbol for the guerrilla war and people's war as well as the creativity of the Vietnamese people. It has an important role in education about traditional history, culture, as well as knowledge, science and architecture about the military. In addition, it is a popular site for … [Read more...] about HCM City seeks Cu Chi Tunnels UNESCO’s heritage recognition

Cu Chi tunnels can be considered an immense feat of engineering, consisting of connecting tunnels used by Vietnamese soldiers as hiding spots during combat. They served as communication and supply routes, in addition to vital strategic spots, such as hospitals along with food and weapon caches. VOV … [Read more...] about Cu Chi Tunnels seeks UNESCO’s recognition as World Heritage Site