The exhibition will be divided into two sections, the first introducing visitors to UNESCO-recognised heritage in Vietnam as well as the country’s popular historical sites and tourist attractions.

A space showcasing Vietnam’s traditional handicraft products at the Melia Hotel in Hanoi.

A photo display themed ‘Traditional festivals in Vietnam’ will be staged on the occasion, featuring more than 80 pictures selected by the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts and the Vietnam Heritage Magazine.

There will also be a space introducing the cultural practices, tourism potential, cuisine and specialties of many cities and provinces across the country.

Meanwhile, the second section will be dedicated to showcasing handicraft products from time-honour traditional craft villages nationwide, such as the Bat Trang pottery, Phu Vinh rattan and bamboo weaving village, Ha Thai lacquerware making village, Van Phuc silk village, and Thanh Tien paper flower making village.

Visitors to the event will be entertained with performances of folk art forms, such as ca tru (ceremonial singing), Quan Ho (love duet) singing, Xoan (spring) singing, and Don Don Ca Tai Tu (a genre of amateur folk music from southern Vietnam) and can participate in various folk games and cultural exchange events.

Social customs and beliefs of Khau Vai Market recognised as national heritage

The social customs and beliefs of the Phong Luu Khau Vai Market in Khau Vai commune, Meo Vac district, Ha Giang province have been recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Hoi An to educate primary school kids on heritage

A 150-page heritage education document set will be included in the curriculum for students at primary schools in Hoi An city of the central province of Quang Nam from the 2021-22 academic year.

Bac Ha horse racing festival: National Intangible cultural heritage

The horse racing festival in Bac Ha district in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai was recognised as national intangible heritage on May 31.

Boat race festival in Ly Son Island named national heritage

Tu Linh (Four Holy Beasts) boat race festival in Ly Son Island, an emerging travel destination in Quang Ngai Province, has been designated a national intangible cultural heritage.

Hue cuisine seeks UNESCO recognition as intangible cultural heritage

Authorities in Thua Thien-Hue Province, home to ancient town Hue, plan to seek UNESCO intangible cultural heritage recognition for its cuisine.

Source: NDO