Nghe An to host cultural, natural heritage, handicraft exhibition
An exhibition on cultural natural heritage, and traditional handicraft products will be held from November 22-26 in Vinh city, central Nghe An province, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on August 6.
At the exhibition, there will be a space showcase the attention President Ho Chi Minh and other Party and State leaders have been paying to national cultural heritage through photos on their visits to cultural and natural heritage sites, and their directions on cultural heritage preservation and promotion.
The exhibition will also publicise photos on Vietnam’s historic cultural relics and scenic spots, particularly those honoured by the UNESCO.
The cultural heritage characteristics of Vietnam's ethnic groups will be highlighted at the exhibition with images, documents, and artifacts.
In addition, visitors to the exhibition can see calligraphy works featuring lotus and President Ho Chi Minh’s poems, and explore a space of Vietnamese tea culture, performance of light sculpture, and a "Vietnamese Ao Dai" space.
Tourism potential and One Commune-One Product (OCOP) products of 25 localities across the country will be also promoted at the exhibition.
Within the framework of the event, the 2024 Vietnam Handicraft Products Competition will take place.
According to the ministry, the exhibition is among the activities to celebrate the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day that falls on November 23. It is also expected to offer an opportunity for artisans to exchange and promote the potential of craft village tourism, expand relations between traditional craft villages, and boost their international economic integration
