Welcome, teacher
and classmates, to
today's lesson.

How Can We
Preserve
Our
Heritage?
A Case Study of the
Heritage Banyan Tree in
Ghè Village.
Cây Đa Làng Ghè ( Xã Ia dơk – tỉnh Gia
Lai )

Presented by TungCao

What is Heritage?
"Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we
live with today, and what we pass on to future
generations."
Cultural Heritage
Natural Heritage
Culturally significant
monuments, buildings, and
sites

Outstanding natural
formations and habitats of
threatened species

Why is it crucial to protect these
treasures?

Discovering a Hidden Gem: Ghè
Village
Heritage
Name
The Heritage Banyan Tree of
Ghè Village (Cây đa làng Ghè)

Location
Ia Dơk Commune, Gia Lai
Province, Vietnam.

Contex
t

Nestled in the heart of the
Central Highlands, near the
border with Cambodia.

Aerial view of the lush landscapes in Ia Dơk Commune,
Gia Lai.

A Natural Wonder

Vietnam Heritage Tree (Recognized
2016)
Estimated Age

Over 200
Years
=>
A living witness to the history of the Ghè

Village and the Jrai people.
Towering Height

45 Meters

Standing as a majestic landmark visible from across the
commune.

Massive Structure

12.5m Circumference
Featuring 8 massive secondary trunks formed
by aerial roots.

Why is it Famous?

The Guardian
Deity
To the Jrai people, the tree is a sacred
protector of village history.

Unique
Beauty
Its vast canopy and aerial roots
create a serene, cathedral-like
space by the Ia Ghe stream.

"A living link between the
earth, the community,
and the divine."

The Importance of the Heritage
Cultural Identity
The banyan tree is a living link to Jrai ancestors
and enduring spiritual traditions.

Ecological Value
As a Vietnam Heritage Tree, it represents
biodiversity, resilience, and a unique microecosystem

Social Hub
It is a community gathering place for stories,
rituals, and social bonds
Local community members and visitors gathered
under the sprawling canopy of the Ghè Village
banyan tree.

Current Threats
Challenges to Preservation

Environmental Aging Human Activity
After two centuries, natural
decay and climate change are
endangering it.

Unmanaged tourism and
plastic pollution disrupt the Ia
Ghe stream's fragile
ecosystem

Lack of Awareness
Younger generations risk losing
spiritual and cultural ties,
resulting in neglect of traditional
guardianship

"Without immediate action, we risk losing a living witness to our
history."

Empowerment

Proposal 01
Community-Led
Conservation

Recognize the
Jrai community
as primary
guardians
through ancestral
ties.

Integration
Support rituals and
integrate
indigenous
ecological
knowledge into
conservation
efforts.

"Preservation through
participation, not just observation."

Proposal 2: Sustainable Eco-Tourism
Developing Green Tourism Models
01 Eco-Friendly

Infrastructur
e

Install biodegradable
signage and waste
bins.

02 Community-

Based
Guiding
Train Jrai guides to
support communitybased tourism

03Regulated Access

Restrict visitors to
protect the soil and
root system.

Balancing Economic Growth with Ecological Integrity

Education & Digital Promotion
Proposal 3: Bridging Generations

Educational Outreach
School Field Trips

Organize guided visits for students to learn
the tree's biological and cultural value
Curriculum Integration

Digital Engagement
Virtual Heritage
Tours

Create 360° virtual tours for global
remote access.
Interactive QR
Points

Integrate the Ghè Village banyan tree Add discreet QR codes with digital
into school lessons
heritage content
Using modern tools to preserve ancient wisdom for the digital ag

Conclusion
The Ghè Village Heritage Banyan Tree is a priceless treasure of Ia
Dơk Commune, requiring both Jrai traditions and modern
conservation to protect it.

"Heritage is not just about the past;
it's about our identity in the future."

Thank You
Questions & Answers

By TungCao