VOV.VN - Ethiopian runner Dino Sefir, who competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, was the winner in the men’s 42-km competition at the Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race 2023 which was held in the capital on October 15.
VOV.VN - Newmarket Holidays, one of the UK's leading and independently-owned tour operators, has launched a new tour to Vietnam and Cambodia specifically aimed at solo travelers.
A workshop on digital transformation and new technologies in supporting ancient relic preservation work and cultural festivals was held in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on October 12 by the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre.
Vietnam will work harder to contribute to the common affairs of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) more practically and effectively, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu affirmed at the 217th Session of the UNESCO Executive Board which took place in Paris on October 9-10.
VOV.VN - A dossier showcasing the Yen Tu-Vinh Nghiem-Con Son, Kiep Bac relic and landscape complex in the northern provinces of Quang Ninh, Hai Duong, and Bac Giang has been sent to UNESCO for inclusion on the list of world heritage sites, following Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha’s approval.
VOV.VN - Globally-renowned magazine Forbes of the United States has named Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO-recognised World Heritage site in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh, on the list of the 24 best destinations for travel in 2024.
The important role of artisans in the preservation and upholding of intangible cultural heritage values in Hanoi was highlighted at a seminar held by the municipal Department of Culture and Sports on September 27.
VOV.VN - “Nhảy lửa”, or fire jumping in English, a ritual of the Pa Then ethnic minority people in the mountainous province of Tuyen Quang, has been listed as part of Vietnam’s ’s intangible heritage for the second time.
VOV.VN - Designer Ho Tran Da Thao recently presented her latest collection which aims to showcase Vietnamese heritage sites at London Fashion Week spring/summer 2024, with the show leaving a positive impression on fashion lovers worldwide.
The National Archives Centre IV in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong has organised an exhibition on printing wood blocks under the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) and a cultural event on heritage conservation in the digital age, gathering the participation of nearly 200 delegates.