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Hoi An—A creative city of Crafts and Folk art

Hoi An—A creative city of Crafts and Folk art

 21:15 14/01/2024

Hoi An Ancient Town, located in Central Vietnam, was recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1999. In 2023, it became an official member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of crafts and folk art.

Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day; The 24th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of Hội An Ancient Town as a World Cultural Heritage Site

Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day; The 24th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of Hội An Ancient Town as a World Cultural Heritage Site

 03:27 23/11/2023

On the occasion of Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (on November 23rd), 24 years since Hoi An ancient town was recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage (on December 4th, 1999-2023), 6 years of Bai Choi art Central Vietnam is registered by UNESCO as a representative intangible cultural heritage of humanity (on December 7th, 2017-2023), Hoi An city organizes a series of activities with the theme "Hoi An cultural heritage - Tradition, connection, creativity and development" takes place from November 21 - December 7, 2023 to serve people and tourists.

Event “Hội An traditional occupations’ beauty” - the honor of traditional occupations & creativity towards the future

Event “Hội An traditional occupations’ beauty” - the honor of traditional occupations & creativity towards the future

 20:25 12/07/2022

The event “Hội An traditional occupations’ beauty”, taking place from July 15 to 17, 2022 at Đồng Hiệp park, is an opportunity to introduce occupations and occupation villages in Hội An; honor artisans and craftsmen; preserve, create and promote traditional values in tourism development of "smokeless industry" in Hội An ancient town - World Cultural Heritage. Its message is to honor the cultural values of traditional occupations while also fostering creativity for the future.

Joining hands to preserve Hội An - World Cultural Heritage

Joining hands to preserve Hội An - World Cultural Heritage

 19:20 15/05/2022

1. On December 4, 1999, UNESCO honored Hội An as a World Cultural Heritage of Humanity for its outstanding universal values. Hội An met UNESCO criteria II and V at that time.

Information about Hội An cooperates with Bizverse to promote tourism on the Metaverse platform

Information about Hội An cooperates with Bizverse to promote tourism on the Metaverse platform

 03:30 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.

The imprint of Hội An Ancient Town and Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary after  20 years

The imprint of Hội An Ancient Town and Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary after 20 years

 23:16 18/09/2019

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.

Google Doodles honor Hoi An as the most charming city

Google Doodles honor Hoi An as the most charming city

 00:07 16/07/2019

On July 16, first time Google Doodles honor Hoi An ancient town on homepage Vietnamese Google (Google.com.vn), a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO and the world’s most charming city 2019.

Invitation To the running race:  “For The World Cultural Heritage of Hoi An” 2018

Invitation To the running race: “For The World Cultural Heritage of Hoi An” 2018

 21:06 06/11/2018

On the occasion of the 19h anniversary of the recognition of the world cultural heritage of Hoi An ancient town (04/12/1999 - 04/12/2018), The People’s Committee of Hoi An city organised the running race: “For The World Cultural Heritage of Hoi An” 2018.

Summer Festival in Cham Island, Hội An 2014

Summer Festival in Cham Island, Hội An 2014

 23:13 18/05/2014

The year of 2014 links with several important events for Hoi An city which are 15th anniversary of Hoi An Ancient Town being recognized as a World Cultural Heritage (04/12/1999-2014) and 5th anniversary of Cham Island being recognized as a World Biosphere Reserve (26/5/2009-2014).

Free entrance ticket on December 4th, 2012

Free entrance ticket on December 4th, 2012

 21:05 28/11/2012

On the occasion of the 13th Anniversary of Hoi An ancient town being recognized as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, Entrance ticket to Hoi An ancient town will be free f-rom 7:00 to 21:00 in Dec.4th, 2012.

Traditional Occupation Village Thanh Hà Pottery

Traditional Occupation Village Thanh Hà Pottery

 20:57 16/05/2012

Thanh Hà Pottery village (Hamlet 5, Thanh Hà ward) is located in the Thu Bồn river bank, about 4 km f-rom the west of Hội An downtown. It’s a stop of tourists on the way f-rom the World Cultural Heriatge of Hội An Ancient town to the World Cultural Heriatge of Mỹ Sơn Holyland.