A symposium was held in Hue city in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on September 22, seeking measures to help the ancient capital achieve a listing in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) thanks to its culinary artistry.
The ancient city of Hoi An and Wernigerode, its twin town in Germany, jointly inaugurated the Hoi An Garden at the Miniaturen Park ‘Kleiner Harz’ in Wernigerode in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the friendship of the two cities (2013-2023) and the third ‘lantern festival’ on August 25-27.
Hoi An is compiling a dossier to seek the recognition of this city, located in the central province of Quang Nam, as a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of craft and folk arts.
An international consultation workshop was held on June 8 to help compile a dossier seeking membership of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network for Da Lat city, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, in the field of music.
Domestic and international experts have acknowledged Hanoi’s activeness in implementing its initiatives and commitments as a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, particularly the engagement of the entire community in creative activities.
The Photo Hanoi'23 - International Photography Biennale was jointly opened by the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports and the French Institute in Vietnam on April 21 in the capital city of Hanoi.
VOV.VN - Hoa Sen Soundfest 2023 is scheduled to take place on May 2 at Lam Vien Square in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong's Da Lat city.
VOV.VN - Hoi An Ancient Town in the central province of Quang Nam has kicked off a number of unique art and cultural activities aimed at welcoming in 2023, including a programme entitled "Artistic and creative path".
Many of Hanoi’s historical factories are being moved outside the city and experts are united in their calls for these locations to be set up as creative spaces, particularly as Hanoi is working towards joining UNESCO's creative cities network.
Hanoi has defined cultural resources as an important part in the building of a creative city as well as sustainable development of the capital.