One hundred and thirty years ago, French doctor Alexandre Yersin led an expedition that set foot on the Langbian Plateau for the first time. This marked the birth of Da Lat city. Since then, Da Lat has emerged as a land that harmonizes the splendor of nature with relentless human endeavors - a land heroic in combat, creative in labor, and rich in culture.

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Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai delivers a speech at the ceremony.
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Numerous visitors and citizens of Da Lat city join the event.

Today, Da Lat is classified as a first-level city and is renowned domestically and internationally as a prominent tourist hub. Especially, this year, the city was officially recognized as the UNESCO Creative City of Music.

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The representative of UNESCO in Vietnam presents the title to the city's leaders.
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An art performance at the ceremony

Addressing the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai hailed the city's glorious history and significant achievements. He also urged the city's Party organization, authorities, and people to continue nurturing and preserving the national unity bloc, to develop Da Lat into a creative, modern, culturally vibrant city, aiming to become a premier destination in Vietnam and Asia.

Translated by Song Anh