The event marks a significant milestone in the effort to restore this rare bird species, as part of the “Conservation and development of red-crowned cranes at Tram Chim National Park from 2022 to 2032” project.

Dong Thap has received six red-crowned cranes, each about seven months old, transported from Thailand to Vietnam by air on April 10.

Le Quoc Phong, Secretary of the Dong Thap Provincial Party Committee, shared: "The red-crowned cranes have returned to Dong Thap in this historic April, as the province prepares for a new phase of development. I believe this is a good omen, a promising signal that inspires continued faith and hope in the success of the conservation project for red-crowned cranes at Tram Chim National Park.”

At the ceremony, the six cranes were given names. Among them, one male crane was named "Tha Vi" by Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Le Minh Hoan.

“Tha” is an abbreviation for “Thai” (Thailand), and “Vi” stands for “Viet” (Vietnam). The name Tha Vi symbolizes the diplomatic friendship between the two countries and is also phonetically similar to a Thai word meaning “to increase” or “to multiply.”

Le Minh Hoan called upon all parties to unite in restoring and developing the red-crowned crane population, a symbol of luck and hope.

With their majestic appearance, red-crowned cranes can grow as tall as 1.8 meters and are known for their distinctive red markings on the head. They are considered symbols of peace, good fortune, and sustainable development. As the tallest flying birds, they are currently listed as a vulnerable species.

Dong Thap has long been a familiar home to these cranes, with some years seeing thousands migrating to Tram Chim for habitation.

Tram Chim National Park, located in Tam Nong District, is Vietnam's fourth Ramsar site. It preserves one of the last remaining wetland ecosystems of the ancient Dong Thap Muoi region and boasts remarkable biodiversity.

Hoai Thanh