Tag: heritage
Vietnam receives UNESCO certificate recognizing the Thai’s Xoe dance
VOV.VN - UNESCO presented Vietnam a certificate recognizing Xoe Thai dance as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity at a ceremony held in Yen Bai province on September 24.
Hanoi seeks ways to optimise cultural resources for creative city building
Hanoi has defined cultural resources as an important part in the building of a creative city as well as sustainable development of the capital.
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.
France helps Vietnam with heritage conservation
The French Embassy in Vietnam on September 12 held a press conference to provide the media with information on a project named “Share and protect Vietnam’s heritage” and the component to be carried out in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.
Exhibition on Korean Heritage to open in Hanoi
An exhibition entitled “Baekje & Jeju: From Korean Heritage to World Heritage” will take place at the Vietnam National Museum of History (VNMH) from September 16 to October 16.
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.
National royal treasures go on display in Hanoi
VOV.VN - An exhibition titled “Treasures of Thang Long Imperial Palace” opened on September 8 in the capital of Hanoi introducing artefacts unearthed at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel – a complex of royal vestiges recognized as a World Heritage site by UNESCO.
