The central province of Quang Binh on April 27 held a ceremony to celebrate its 410 th founding anniversary (1604-2014) and receive the Ho Chi Minh Order recognising its contributions to the country.

Addressing the ceremony, Luong Ngoc Binh, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Council, reviewed the locality’s foundation and development process.

Quang Binh has a distinctive place in Vietnam’s history, as it is a converge venue for many of Vietnam’s great cultures, including Viet Muong-Champa, Dong Son-Sa Huynh, and Thang Long-Phu Xuan.

The province is the birthplace of many Vietnamese heroes and geniuses, such as Ly Thuong Kiet, Dao Duy Tu and Vo Nguyen Giap, to name just a few.

In addition, Quang Binh is also blessed with beautiful landscape with many tourist attractions, including the Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park which has been recognised as a World’s Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO.

On the occasion, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc presented the Ho Chi Minh Order to the province.-VNA