A ceremony commemorating the death anniversary of Hung Kings, the legendary founders of Vietnam, was held on April 29 by the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and other international organisations in Geneva.

VOV.VN - The worship of the Hung Kings in Phu Tho province was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity at a UNESCO meeting in Paris on December 6, 2012.

VOV.VN - Local students won prizes at a contest on preserving Asian cultural heritage as part of the Asian cultural heritage youth forum organised by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) held recently in China.

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.

VOV.VN - A festival aimed at honouring and showcasing the nation’s UNESCO-recognised intangible cultural heritages of humanity is currently underway in the northern province of Phu Tho, with the event attracting a large number of locals and tourists.

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 - A festival to commemorate the death of Hung Kings believed to be the founders of the Vietnamese nation was inaugurated in Viet Tri city, Phu Tho province, on April 21 evening.

Looking back on the last 20 years since the adoption of the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2003, Vietnam can be proud of its achievements and active contributions to the implementation of this treaty, not only at the national but also global level, declared Ambassador Le Thi Hong Van, head of Vietnam’s delegation to UNESCO.

VOV.VN - Over 350 artisans from 69 craft villages nationwide will participate in the Hue Traditional Craft Festival which is scheduled to run from April 28 to May 5 in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, according to the administration of Hue City – the capital of Thua Thien-Hue.

VOV.VN - Carnival Ha Long 2023 is scheduled to take place on May 1 evening along Vo Nguyen Giap in Ha Long City of Quang Ninh province.