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09:04 03/07/2024
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.
15:19 13/06/2024
Beach Festival “Hoi An – Summer Emotions” is an annual event held in Hoi An city that has brought exciting experiences to residents and tourists for many years. One of the distinctive features of Beach Festival is a harmonious combination between cultural island and traditional cultural heritage in this area. The activities take place vibrantly and extensively at Cua Dai beach, An Bang beach, Tan Thanh beach and Cham Island, not only dynamic, youthful, and full of vitality but also promote unique indigenous culture.
15:17 13/06/2024
On October 31, 2023, Hội An joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of Crafts and Folk Art. This is considered one of the significant achievements in the city's historical, cultural and social development; a recognition of the city's ongoing journey of pioneering spirit; “openness”; and the innovation of a “global city” since the late 16th century, when it was one of Southeast Asia's busiest trading ports.
14:00 28/05/2024
British magazine Time Out has ranked Hoi An, an ancient city in the central province of Quang Nam, seventh in its list of the 13 best places to travel in July.
15:45 05/04/2024
The project "The town for pedestrians and primitive vehicles" was put under test on 24 July 2014, however the idea of an ancient town without motorbike engine noise had been hatched since the 90s of the 20th century when the staff of Hoi An Center for Culture and Sports took a survey about the development of the ancient town to plan for tourism development. "The walking town" has been a tourism brand of Hoi An that not only expand space, but also lengthen the timeframe to meet the needs of tourists.
09:12 28/02/2024
As a foreign correspondent for over 30 years, I have reported on Southeast Asia, focusing particularly on the challenges faced by island communities, who serve as stewards of the ocean. These resilient individuals are staring down the dire effects of climate change as ocean warming, severe cyclones, and mass coral reef bleaching jeopardise their livelihoods.
08:53 07/12/2023
On October 31, 2023, the UNESCO Creative Cities Network Secretariat designated Hội An - Vietnam’s representative as an official member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network for the field of Crafts and Folk Art. This is the great honor and pride of the people of Hội An in particular, of Quảng Nam and Vietnam in general.
15:32 20/09/2023
The Mid-Autumn Festival has long been a vital part of the cultural and spiritual lives of Hội An people. It is also known as the Children's Festival or the Reunion Festival because family members will gather around the Mid-Autumn Festival tray to watch the moon, eat mooncakes, enjoy tea, and share daily stories. What a warm and love-filled reunion!
12:49 11/09/2023
Recently, South China Morning Post (SCMP) has an article about Hoi An cuisine with tasting some of the city’s specialties and learning how to cook them.
06:35 28/08/2023
The 3rd Hoi An Lantern Festival will be held in Wernigerode, Germany to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the friendship of the two cities.
12:42 22/08/2023
Hoi An lanterns are a distinctive feature of the ancient town of Hoi An. Visitors are often eager to see a more alluring Hoi An when the town is lit up with colorful lanterns. Seeing Hoi An lanterns is a one-of-a-kind experience that visitors to Hoi An should not miss out on.
07:11 18/08/2023
Since 2013, Wernigerode city (Germany) and Hội An city (Vietnam) have had a twinning relationship based on a sustainable urban partnership. Wernigerode is known as one of the Harz region's picturesque old towns that are popular for tourist activities. With many environmental, cultural and social similarities, along with the people's affection for Hội An, the two cities have decided to continue coordinating the organization of the 3rd Hội An Lantern Festival 2023 in Wernigerode.
08:07 17/08/2023
Quang Nam Provincial People’s Committee announced on 4th July 2023 of the organisation of Quang Nam International Food Festival 2023 under the theme “The land of Quang Nam with the culinary quintessence all over the world”. The Festival is scheduled to take place on 31st August to 3rd September, at An Hoi Statue Garden, Hoi An City.
11:45 14/08/2023
Hội An Cultural Days in Paris
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-France diplomatic relations and the 10th anniversary of their strategic partnership (1973 - 2023), the People's Committee of Hội An city, in collaboration with the Vietnamese Cultural Centre in France, organize the event “Hội An Cultural Days in Paris” to promote the culture and tourism of Hội An, Vietnam to the French people, the Vietnamese community in France, and tourists.
07:42 28/07/2023
From August 4 to 6, 2023, the 19th “Hội An - Japan Cultural Exchange” will be held by Hội An city, the Consulate General of Japan in Đà Nẵng, and Japanese units and localities in Hội An Ancient Town; in order to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan (1973 - 2023), as well as continue to strengthen the exchange and cooperation relationship between Hội An and Japan.
07:34 08/05/2023
In order to introduce the typical indigenous culture, the transmission values of traditional crafts and honor the creations of the craftspeople; Hội An will organize a series of events: Composition Camp “Creative Space”, “The 2nd traditional occupations' beauty”, and Fair “Startup - Green consumption”, Hội An 2023. The events will take place from May 12 to 19, 2023 and include a variety of interesting and exciting activities.
11:49 22/02/2023
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has listed the mid-autumn Full Moon Festival (on the 14th day of the eighth lunar month) of the ancient town as a National Intangible Heritage.
13:22 21/10/2022
Hội An is known as the festival city. Many national and local events have been held here successfully in the last half year. Major events such as the Opening Ceremony of the Visit Vietnam Year 2022 in Quảng Nam (March 2022), Korean Cultural Days in Quảng Nam - Hội An 2022 (April 2022), Hội An - Homeland Resort 2022 (June 2022), Hội An traditional occupations' beauty (July 2022), and Hội An-Japan Cultural Exchange (August 2022) have left a lasting impression as well as good affection in the hearts of locals and tourists.
07:00 06/05/2022
On April 4, Mr. Nguyễn Văn Hùng - Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, signed a decision to recognize Trà Quế vegetable farming as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage: Traditional knowledge of folk crafts. This recognition of Trà Quế vegetable farmingas a National Intangible Cultural Heritage is considered a valuable opportunity to spread and strengthen the brand of the occupation villageas part of the goal torestore Hội An tourism in the near future.
15:30 11/03/2022
Since being recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1999; with unremitting efforts and creativity, the tourism-service industry in Hội An has grown strongly in scope and quality, fast making it one of the most popular destinations for domestic and international visitors.
