Tag: heritage
UNESCO-recognised Hoi An inundated by flooding again
VOV.VN - Located in Quang Nam province, central Vietnam, Hoi An ancient town which has been recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site has been submerged again by rising floodwaters following a prolonged spell of torrential rain.
Vietnamese ethnic village set to host Great National Unity Week
VOV.VN - The Great National Unity – Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Week is due to get underway at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Son Tay town of Hanoi from November 15 to 23.
“ASEAN with Hanoi’s Autumn” expo features city's beauty
A painting exhibition titled “ASEAN with Hanoi’s autumn” is being held at the Ho Guom Cultural Information Center, Hoan Kiem district from November 6 to 15 to celebrate the 37th ASEAN Summit and related meetings, to be hosted in the capital city on November 12-15.
Vietnam named as Asia’s Leading Culinary Destination 2020
VOV.VN - The country was announced as the winner of Asia’s Leading Culinary Destination 2020 category by World Travel Awards (WTA) on November 3.
Visitors flock to Mother Goddess worshipping festival in Yen Bai
A festival centering on the Vietnamese Mother Goddess worshipping opened in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai on October 26, drawing large crowds of practitioners and visitors.
Binh Thuan hosts workshops on national tourism area management
Over 200 experts, researchers and managers from departments of culture, sports and tourism nationwide gathered at a workshop on national tourism area management, which was held in the central-south province of Binh Thuan on October 24.
Seminar emphasises role of traditional dress ‘ao dai’
Cultural experts have hailed ‘ao dai’, traditional Vietnamese dress, for the extent to which it honours the intangible values of humanity.
Vietnam – representative of UNESCO’s values
VOV.VN - Since its entry to UNESCO in 1976, Vietnam has worked closely with UNESCO and its members to promote peace, development, solidarity and cooperation between nations and protect cultural values.
Relay race raises funds for workers affected by COVID-19
VOV.VN - A trans-Vietnam relay race called “Rise with Vietnam” got underway in Quang Ninh province on October 17, drawing the participation of 150 people to support employees affected by COVID-19.
Designer Hoai Nam debuts collection featuring heritage sites at Ao Dai Festival
VOV.VN - Local designer Do Trinh Hoai Nam has made a strong impression at the Ao Dai Festival 2020 which celebrates the country’s traditional long dress in Ho Chi Minh City while introducing a range of outfits featuring images of Vietnamese heritage sites.
