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EARTH HOUR is an annual campaign for the environment. It aims to raise awareness of the community and promote the link between man and nature.
During the past time, due to the resurgence of the Covid-19 pandemic, Hội An was quiet and deserted. Now the pandemic is controlled, Hội An city welcomes thousands of tourists every day, and tourism has gradually been restored. According to statistics, in the first quarter of 2021, the city welcomed more than 146,375 visitors to Hội An (including 8,420 visitors buying entrance tickets) that proves the strange charm of a commercial port city known as a “peaceful place” for visitors.
The year 2020 has gradually come to the end, maybe rarely did Hội An city go through such a turbulent and difficult year. But also in those moments, affection and sharing are spread strongly among people without discrimination of gender, skin color, geography or language. Up to this point, with inherent hospitality and warm hearted people, Hội An has been ready to continue welcoming visitors from all over the country and foreigners staying in Vietnam with a vibrant program “Hội An New Year Festival 2021” and many attractive cultural and recreational activities.
On the occasion of the 21st anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of Hội An Ancient Town as World Cultural Heritage Site (4/12/1999 - 4/12/2020) and the 3rd anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of The art of Bài Chòi in Central Vietnam as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (7/12/2017 - 7/12/2020); Hội An city is ready to welcome visitors from near and far with many attractive cultural and recreational activities.
On the occasion of the 21st anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of Hội An Ancient Town as World Cultural Heritage Site (04/12/1999-2020) and the 3rd anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of The art of Bài Chòi in Central Viet Nam as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (07/12/2017-2020), Hội An city hold the running race “For The World Cultural Heritage of Hội An” 2020.
From September 24, 2020, Hội An city officially re-implements the project “Town for pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles”, “Night street”, traditional occupation villages and guided activities for tourists to visit Hội An ancient town. Along with the reopening, Hội An also offers a preferential treatment policy on entrance tickets to the ancient town, which is 50% discount on fares applied from September 24 to October 31, 2020.
Earth Hour is an annual environmental campaign organized by the World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF). The event is held encouraging organizations, individuals, households and businesses to contribute to the fight against climate change through concrete actions, such as turning off their non-essential lights and electrical equipment during this event.
Following to the guidance of Quảng Nam People’s Committee on the implementation of measures to cope with the complicated course of the acute respiratory disease caused by Corona virus (Covid-19) in Hội An city and Quảng Nam Province, Hội An People’s Committee announced:
Up to now, it is the good news that no suspected cases of Coronavirus infection have been reported in Hội An. According to the recommendations of health organizations and Government’s proposal text, Hội An city halted the organization of festivals, events and sports activities during this period to ensure disease prevention.
Lunar New Year Festival is the most important spiritual holiday in the cultural life of Vietnamese people because this is a privileged occasion for each person to find their way back to their origin and spiritual values that have become the tradition of our nation for generations. In this lively atmosphere, Hội An city organizes many interesting cultural and entertainment activities for local people, expatriates and tourists to Hội An on Tết holiday 2020.
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of Hội An ancient town as world cultural heritage site (04/12/1999 - 04/12/2019), The People’s Committee of Hội An city hold the running race: “For The World Cultural Heritage of Hội An” 2019.
After the success of previous events; this year, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Cultural Center in Vietnam continue to coordinate with the People’s Committee of Quảng Nam province, Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Quảng Nam province and the People’s Committee of Hội An city to hold “Korean Cultural Days in Quảng Nam”, Hội An, 2019. The program will take place on November 16th & 17th, 2019 with cultural and recreational activities which bear the identity of South Korea.
“Hội An - Japan Cultural Exchange” is an annual event starting from 2003 up to now. After sixteen times of organization, the event has created strong resound, attracted concern of Japanese public, organizations and businesses; and left much good impression in hearts of participants; thereby, contributed to strengthen the exchange-friendly relationship between Hội An and Japanese people.
Time: 03:00 p.m, Date: July 5th 2019, at An Bang beach - Cam An ward
At the Marketing Conference in Ho Chi Minh City, the leading expert in modern marketing Philip Kotler has suggested building the Vietnamese brand to the "Kitchen of the World" from recognition of the richness, great taste and nutrition that Vietnamese food brought. In that long and diverse cuisine, Hoi An city is recognized as one of Vietnam’s food capitals by Mr. Thomas A. Gugler - President of the World Association of Chefs’ Societies in 2017.
Earth Hour is an annual environmental campaign organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The event is held annually encouraging individuals, communities, households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights.
In 2019, with the theme of "Save energy, save earth", the event aims to deliver a message that energy use in manufacturing and living is one of the factor that causes climate change, affecting to natural environment and species’ life on Earth.
In the former time, it is believed that displaying a fruitful kumquat tree on Lunar New Year day is a way to express their wish for a happy and prosperious new year.
