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Kick-starting creative activities in Hội An city through Hoi An Art & Craft Festival

Kick-starting creative activities in Hội An city through Hoi An Art & Craft Festival

The Hoi An Art & Craft Festival was held successfully on Feb 15-16, 2025 at Rainbow Art & Coffee. A series of activities attracted a large number of visitors, especially international tourists.

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Hội An attended the Creative Cities Sub-Network Meeting in Saudi Arabia

From February 5 to 7, 2025, Hội An participated in the Creative Cities Sub-Network Meeting on Crafts and Folk art in Al-Ahsa city, Saudi Arabia.

The vibrancy of the lantern festival

The vibrancy of the lantern festival

These days, the assembly halls and temples in the ancient town of Hoi An (Quang Nam province) are adorned with vibrant colors, eagerly awaiting the annual lantern festival.

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Young creativity in Thanh Hà Pottery Village

Nguyễn Viết Lâm and Trần Thị Tuyết Nhung from Sơn Thúy pottery workshop are part of the younger generation who value traditional pottery in Thanh Hà, Hội An.

A handicraft hamlet within Hoi An ancient town

A handicraft hamlet within Hoi An ancient town

With a desire to preserve traditional values, a group of young people created a space called ‘Handicraft Hamlet’ within Hoi An ancient town (Quang Nam).

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Hội An exchanges cultural activities in South Korea

A hát bội (classical drama) art troupe from the ancient town of Hội An is performing in the International Mask Arts & Culture Organisation (IMACO) in Andong City, Gyeongsangbuk, Korea in exchanging multi-culture and arts among 25 countries in the world at the event.

Hoi An – A hub for cultural creativity

Hoi An – A hub for cultural creativity

Hoi An is not just famous for its historic architecture and cultural heritage that has been preserved for centuries. It is also a hotspot for artists from all over, both local and international, who come to dive into their creative passions. This focus on creativity helps the city keep its cultural tourism unique and exciting, drawing in more visitors.

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A sunset dance performance honours the beauty of Hội An's ripe rice fields

To honour the peaceful and idyllic beauty of Hội An countryside during the harvest season, Hội An City collaborates with Arabesque Vietnam to organise the dance performance Rơm (Straw).

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Closing the event of “The 20th Hoi An – Japan Cultural Exchange, 2024”

Sự kiện Giao lưu văn hóa Hội An- Nhật Bản lần thứ 20 đã diễn ra thành công tốt đẹp. Tối ngày 4/8/2024 tại sân khấu Vườn tượng An Hội đã diễn ra lễ bế mạc giã bạn với chương trình nghệ thuật mang âm hưởng Việt- Nhật đặc sắc. Các tiết mục sôi động gắn kết tình bằng hữu đã tạo nên nhiều cảm xúc ấn tượng trong lòng người dự xem.

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The 10th anniversary of the establishment of friendly relations between Hội An city, Vietnam and Szentendre city, Hungary (2014 - 2024)

Since 2014, Hội An city and Szentendre city have formally established a relationship based on the spirit of solidarity, friendship, equality and mutual respect. With great efforts made by both sides to overcome geographical distance and cultural differences, the relationship between the two cities grows stronger with each passing year.

Hoi An participates in the annual UNESCO Creative Cities Network Conference

Hoi An participates in the annual UNESCO Creative Cities Network Conference

From July 1st to 5th, the delegation from Hoi An city, led by Mr. Nguyen Van Son - Chairman of the People's Committee, participated in the annual conference of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) held in the city of Braga, Portugal.

Hoi An participates in UNESCO's Creative Cities Network Annual Conference in Australia

Hoi An participates in UNESCO's Creative Cities Network Annual Conference in Australia

The UNESCO Creative Cities of Crafts and Folk Art Sub-Network Meeting is being held in Ballarat city, Australia from May 24 - 26, 2024. On the first day, a representative from Hội An city participated and gave a speech introducing the city and its creative field.

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Music exchange program of violinist Maestro Vilmos Oláh and Hội An artists

To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the twinning relationship between Hội An and Szentendre (2014 - 2024); Hội An city cooperates with the Hungarian Embassy in Hanoi to organize a “Music exchange program of violinist Maestro Vilmos Oláh and Hội An artists” in the beautiful Hội An Ancient Town at 11 in May.

Hoi An’s bamboo craftsmen bend with market to survive

Hoi An’s bamboo craftsmen bend with market to survive

The residents in Cam Thanh Commune have lived well from their craft for generations, and the trade now contributes the added value by being part of a range of ecotourism services.

Restoration plan proposed for Hoi An ancient town

Restoration plan proposed for Hoi An ancient town

Quang Nam province has proposed an overall restoration plan for Hoi An ancient town and relics requiring an estimate fund of VNĐ1.67 trillion (US$66.8 million) in 2030-35 to continue the preservation of the world heritage site.

Two more crafts recognised as national intangible heritage

Two more crafts recognised as national intangible heritage

The honour helps promote the community-based tourism and crafts in communes of Tân Hiệp in Chàm Islands, off the coast of Hội An, and Cẩm Thanh in the suburban area.

Hội An's Traditional Crafts Earn National Intangible Heritage Status, Boosting Eco-Tourism and Cultural Preservation

Hội An's Traditional Crafts Earn National Intangible Heritage Status, Boosting Eco-Tourism and Cultural Preservation

Delve into the recent honor bestowed upon Hội An's traditional crafts - hammock weaving and house construction - as national intangible heritage. Learn how this recognition is poised to breathe new life into community-based tourism in Vietnam.

“Greenize” the manufacturing process to protect the natural ecosystem in Kim Bong, Hoi An

“Greenize” the manufacturing process to protect the natural ecosystem in Kim Bong, Hoi An

Carpenters in Hội An city, Quảng Nam province preserve traditional values while embracing green practices. Modern art products and souvenirs are becoming increasingly popular as the craft village is associated with tourism. Kim Bồng Carpentry Village provides products tailored to tourists’ needs. No matter how modern the products are, they are still sculpted using traditional techniques, with machine technology playing a minor role.



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