Tag: cultural heritage
Vietnam prioritises the protection of intangible cultural heritage
Vietnam will prioritise the protection of intangible cultural heritage at risk of fading away or being lost, and those of ethnic communities living in far-flung areas, according a newly-issued Government decree.
Two intangible cultural heritage elements to seek inscription into world lists
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has agreed on the submission of the dossiers on “Mo Muong” and the “art of Cheo” to UNESCO to seek the inscription of these intangible cultural heritage elements into world lists.
Archeological excavation starts on part of My Son World Cultural Heritage Site
Archeological exploration and excavation on the eastern part of tower K in the My Son Sanctuary - a UNESCO-recognised World Cultural Heritage Site in the central province of Quang Nam, started on March 15 by the Institute of Archaeology in coordination with the Management Board of the site.
Ministry announces new national intangible cultural heritage
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung has issued decisions on the inclusion of traditional performing arts, festivals, scripts and crafts, among others, in the list of national intangible cultural heritage.
Hanoi’s sticky rice cooking craft recognised as national heritage
The People’s Committee of Hanoi’s Tay Ho district has organised a sticky rice festival and a ceremony to announce the craft of cooking sticky rice in Phu Thuong village as a national intangible cultural heritage.
Italian Ambassador: Understanding the country where you work is of paramount importance
VOV.VN - Italian Ambassador to Vietnam Marco Della Seta said that he needs to understand as much as possible about the beautiful country of Vietnam, ranging from its cultural heritage and natural landscapes to its people, lifestyle, and cuisine.
Free entry to Complex of Hue monuments during Tet holiday
VOV.VN - The Complex of Hue monuments, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, is set to open to the public with free admission from February 10 to 12 or the first, second and third days of the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet), according to the Hue Monuments Conservation Center.
Vietnamese and Philippine Presidents tour Thang Long Imperial Citadel
VOV.VN - Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong and his Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who was visiting Vietnam, made a tour of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, the former name of present-day Hanoi, on January 30.
Festival spotlights Hue’s cultural heritage
A kaleidoscope of festive activities will be held throughout 2024 in the central province of Thua Thien – Hue in the framework of the Hue Festival 2024, the provincial People’s Committee said on January 1.
Workshop discusses safeguarding of precious intangible cultural heritages
Experts, managers and artisans looked into intangible cultural heritage preservation in Vietnam over the past 20 years at a workshop in Hanoi on December 26.
