Indian experts survey Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery

QNN• 27/04/2023 21:12

(QNO) - A delegation of Indian experts and the Center for Monument and Landscape Management of Quang Nam province had the second survey at the special national relic site of Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery (Binh Dinh Bac commune, Thang Binh district, Quang Nam province) on April 26.

Mr. Bhima (leftmost) talks with local staffs at the survey.
Mr. Bhima (leftmost) talks with local staffs at the survey.

The survey aimed to plan for the restoration and conservation of Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery in the coming time.

Mr. Bhima - Director of the Museum under the Archaeological Survey of India said the plan shows the spirit of friendly cooperation between the two countries of Vietnam and India, especially in preserving tangible cultural values.

Indian experts and local staffs at Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery
Indian experts and local staffs at Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery

Reportedly, about 5 Indian experts will go to Quang Nam to conduct an 7.3ha archaeological excavation around  Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery, supporting the restoration of the main and auxiliary gates of the relic site in accordance with the original situation.

A picture of Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery
A picture of Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery

Earlier, the Government of India committed to supporting the conservation and restoration of Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery.

QNN