Presenting third-class labour medal to men who discovered Son Doong cave

On May 28th, Quang Binh provincial People’s Committee held a ceremony to present the third-class labour medal to two men who discovered Son Doong cave.
May 31, 2015 | 23:46

On May 28th, Quang Binh provincial People’s Committee held a ceremony to present the third-class labour medal to two men who discovered Son Doong cave.

Presenting third-class labour medal to men who discovered Son Doong cave

Chairman of Quang Binh provincial People's Committee Nguyen Huu Hoai presented

Chairman Nguyen Huu Hoai presented the medal to Howard Limbert. (Source: VOV)

Later, on March 25th, State President issued another decision to present the third-class labour medal to Howard Limbert for his excellent achievements in exploring, researching and surveying Phong Nha – Ke Bang cave system, contributing to popularizing Quang Binh provincial tourism to the world.

Addressing at the ceremony, Mr. Khanh said that he was glad because Son Doong cave in Phong Nha – Ke Bang was discovered by a Quang Binh resident. He said he was proud because he had made contribution to the British Royal Cave Research Association and would make more contribution in the future. He also expressed his hoped that the local authorities would consider development trends for the cave in the sustainable future./.

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