The Executive Committee of the VBS in Lao Cai province held on July 25 a groundbreaking ceremony for Tan Bao Pagoda, and serve as its headquarters.

Attending the event included Most Venerable Thích Thanh Nhiễu, Standing Member of the VBS Patronage Council and Permanent Vice President of the VBS Executive Council; and Most Venerable Thích Thanh Điện, Vice President of the VBS Executive Council, Chairman of the provincial VBS Executive Committee cum Abbot of Tan Bao Pagoda, and members of the provincial VBS Executive Commitee.

Head of the Buddhism Division of the Government Committee for Religious Affairs under Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Cát Ngọc Trình; Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Giàng Quốc Hưng; and representatives from provincial agencies and units attended the event.

The project covers more than 3 hectares and will be carried out in phases from 2026 to 2029. Phase 1, scheduled for 2026-2027, will focus on the central spiritual structures on an area of about 710 square meters. These include the three-entrance gate, the Three Jewels Hall and the Patriarchs’ Hall. The Three Jewels Hall follows traditional architecture, with a T-shaped layout and a double-tiered, eight-roof design. It will cover about 400 square meters, while the Patriarchs’ Hall will cover about 160 square meters.

The project is funded entirely by social contributions. Phase 1 is expected to cost more than 21 billion VND. The total cost of the whole project, once expanded to more than 3 hectares, is estimated at over 80 billion VND.