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Tailoring in Hội An has a long history, rooted in the town’s days as a bustling international trading port and a vital link of the Maritime Silk Road during the 16th and 17th centuries. By the early 20th century, Western-style tailoring shops began to emerge. Today, amid the moss-covered ancient streets, the tailoring trade remains vibrant, not only as a livelihood but also as a space where skilled craftsmanship, refined aesthetics, and endless creativity converge.
When the Central Government requires localities to strongly transform from administrative thinking to creation and service, many people may imagine it as a macro, distant concept. But in reality, “creation” is vividly and effectively present in Hoi An.
With the approval of Đà Nẵng city authorities, Ms. Trương Thị Ngọc Cẩm, Acting Director of the Hội An Center for the Conservation of World Cultural Heritage, participated in the Momentum International Delegate Program 2025, co-organized by the British Council Scotland, Creative Scotland, and the Edinburgh Festival Representation, held from August 6 to 12, 2025 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The purpose of the trip was to exchange experiences and establish connections with cities that have developed vibrant cultural and creative arts scenes through festivals and cultural tourism. It provided an opportunity for heritage professionals to share and learn from regions rich in cultural and artistic values, brimming with creative energy, in the process of building Creative Cities.
On July 30, 2025, the Vietnam Institute of Culture, Arts, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with the Hội An Center for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage, held a meeting with selected local businesses, organizations, and individuals in Hội An to discuss and gather practical insights for developing the Project: “Establishing Ethical and Cultural Business Standards Rooted in National Identity and Informed by Global Business Culture.”
Located on 171 Nguyễn Trãi Str, Cẩm Châu ward, Hội An city, craft workshops “Touching to Hội An” with the title Painting on bookmark/postcard and The art of handmade lanterns by Dó paper.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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 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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
