(VOVworld) – Nam Dinh province commemorated the 750^th anniversary of Thien Truong, the ancient capital of the Tran dynasty from the 13^th to the 15^th century. The province celebrated being awarded the Ho Chi Minh Order and the decision to recognize Nam Dinh as a city. Secretary of Nam Dinh provincial Party Committee, Pham Hong Ha, said the province has maintained its key role in the region’s cultural and socio-economic development. He said that during the national defense and construction process, Nam Dinh province has been a cradle of Vietnam’s working class and revolutionary movements.

President Truong Tan Sang presents the Ho Chi Minh Order to representatives of Nam Dinh province (source: VNA)

During his speech, President Truong Tan Sang underlined the political, economic, and cultural climate of Nam Dinh province. The Ho Chi Minh order was awarded by the Party and State for Nam Dinh province’s contributions to the nation. “I ask the provincial Party Committee and the people to carry out the resolution issued at the 11^th Party Congress on party building, to halt deterioration in political ideology, morality, and the lifestyles of Party members. This will build a transparent and strong party organization that can foster the people’s trust. Nam Dinh province should be developed in to an economic hub to service localities south of the Red river delta,” Sang said.

President Truong Tan Sang earlier offered incense at the Tran temple dedicated to 14 kings of the Tran dynasty.