Tag: cultural heritage
Hue ancient city becomes a spotlight on Vietnam’s tourism map
A great cultural heritage, the ancient capital of Hue in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue has become an attractive destination on Vietnam’s tourism map after its odyssey through difficulties.
US Embassy launches “Celebrate Our Heritage” photography contest
VOV.VN - The United States Embassy in Hanoi has launched a photography contest titled “Celebrate Our Heritage” 2022 which aims to encourage young people to take action as part of efforts to protect their national cultural heritage.
Xoe Thai honoured as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
The northern moutainous province of Son La on September 17 held a ceremony to honour the art of Xoe dance of the Thai ethnic people which has been listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
Hoang Su Phi terraced field heritage week kicks off in Ha Giang
VOV.VN - The northern mountainous province of Ha Giang held a ceremony on the evening of September 16 in order to receive the title of national intangible cultural heritage.
Eight world cultural and natural heritages in Vietnam
VOV.VN - Vietnam is proud to have a total of eight national cultural and natural heritages recognized by UNESCO as World Heritages after it joined the UNESCO World Heritage Convention in 1972.
UNESCO pledges support for Thua Thien-Hue to preserve cultural heritage sites
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) will accompany the central province of Thua Thien - Hue in the conservation and promotion of traditional cultural heritage values, Director-General Audrey Azoulay said on September 7.
Vietnam places importance on cultural development
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has affirmed the nation’s recognition of great importance to cultural development, considering culture to be the driving force and a goal for national development.
UNESCO Director General hails Vietnam as effective cooperation model
Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Audrey Azoulay has hailed Vietnam as a model of effective cooperation with UNESCO.
Practices of Then recognized as intangible cultural heritage of humanity
A ceremony was held in the northern province of Tuyen Quang on September 3 night to receive a UNESCO certificate accrediting Practices of Then by Tay, Nung and Thai ethnic minority groups in Vietnam as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
Hoi An-Japan Cultural Exchange offers attractive activities to visitors
The 18th Hoi An-Japan Cultural Exchange opened in Hoi An ancient city, a World Cultural Heritage of Humanity, in the central province of Quang Nam on August 26 evening.
