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After 20 years of being recognized by UNESCO as World Cultural Heritage Sites, Hội An Ancient Town and Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary have become “a typical example” in dignifying the role of community in preservation and promotion of heritage values.
On December 4, 1999 which was a major turning point for Quảng Nam province in the field of culture because Hội An Ancient Town and Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary were recognized by UNESCO as World Cultural Heritage Sites at the same time. 20 years of owning World Cultural Heritage Sites, government and people of Quảng Nam province have been striving to preserve and promote the value of these heritage sites.
Art troupes, artists and representatives of cities in Japan will attend the annual Việt Nam-Japan Culture Exchange at Rồng Bridge park from July 25-28, offering cultural performances, cuisine, traditional art demonstrations, games and seminars on tourism and human resources development between Japan and Đà Nẵng.
The restoration of Vietnam - France Cultural Quarter will not only help Hoi An promote its unique values but also be a lever for developing tourism, attracting French and European tourists markets, opening more livelihoods and improving live for the people.
At 3PM, December 7th, 2017, (Vietnam time zone), at the 12th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Jeju (Korea), The art of Bài Chòi in Central Vietnam has officially been listed in the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
The International Mask Arts & Culture Organisation (IMACO) and Andong City, Korea have agreed to work with the Hội An’s information and culture center to promote cultural exchanges in the coming years.
The historic city of Hoi An will re-enact a 17th-century wedding parade held for Princess Ngoc Hoa and Japanese businessman Araki Sotaro in the old quarter as part of the 14th annual Hoi An-Japan Culture Festival from Aug 18 to 20.
When the last rays of late afternoon fell on Hội An, lanterns began glitter all over the old town and a free Japanese class opened in an ancient house on Nguyễn Thái Học street.
The exhibition of photographer Réhahn has started at the Caen Expo Congres, Normandy, France since Sept 16th, on the theme of Precieux Héritage du Vietnam - Vietnamese precious heritage. The exhibition is well-organized with a perfect combination of costumes and photographs in order to give the audiences a new look at the beauty of the country and the people of Vietnam.
Hội An is an ancient city located in central coast of Vietnam. This ancient town is well known for its tranquility and beautiful scenery. Besides the city traditional neighborhood and its beautiful yellow walls, Hoi An also has great beaches, green rice fields that separated by small roads which make it perfect for bicycle rides.
Pianist La Vinh Hoang, 49, who is the third generation of a music family in Hoi An, and his friends have revived Cung Dan Xua (Old Melody)band and live music performances in the ancient city.
Hoi An traditional craft and folk art center is expected to open next week, on the occasion of Vietnam Heritage Day (November 23), at House No. 9 Nguyễn Thái Học st, Minh An ward, Hội An (also known as Phi yen old house).
The ancient city will host the annual Hoi An-Japan Cultural Festival with a series of activities from August 28 to 30, Hoi An's culture centre said yesterday.
The Hoi An City People's Committee has approved a plan to develop craft and tourism in Kim Bong carpentry village, which is famous for its skilled carpenters and beautiful carpentry products.
Together with rowers of Hoi An old quarters, Japanese tourists experienced an interesting boat race on Hoai River, with the encouragement of both local people and tourists.
A program titled “ASEAN and South Korean art convergence”, part of the 2013 Quang Nam Festival, showcased dazzling traditional music performances by art troupes f-rom nine ASEAN countries and South Korea. The festival runs till June 26 and promises more exciting events to come.
A six-day exhibition titled “Vietnam – ASEAN cultural heritage space” kicked off in Hoi An city, central Quang Nam province, on June 21.
The 5th Quang Nam Heritage Festival opened in Hoi An City, Quang Nam province on June 22nd in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, UNESCO General Director Irina Bokova, representatives of 73 countries and territories worldwide and thousands of Vietnamese and international visitors.
More than 300 artists f-rom 11 troupes f-rom Indonesia, Australia, South Korea, Malaysia and Taiwan have registered to take part in the 3rd Viet Nam International Choir Competition in Hoi An City on June 20-21, the city's Culture and Information Centre said yesterday.
The 3rd Miss Ethnic Vietnam pageant will commence in the central Quang Nam province's Hoi An ancient town in May.
