Activities in Hanoi’s Old Quarter mark Cultural Heritage Day
A series of activities have been launched to honour and promote the cultural heritage of Thang Long-Ha Noi, on the occasion of the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23).
Wood carving artworks of Ang Phao traditional craft village in Thanh Oai district are on display (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - A series of activities have been launched to honour and promote the cultural heritage of Thang Long-Ha Noi, on the occasion of the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23).
At the opening ceremony of the series of events held at the capital city’s Old Quarter on November 19, wood carving artworks of Ang Phao traditional craft village in Thanh Oai district were introduced to the public.
The works, created with sophisticated techniques, help preserve the charms of Vietnamese fine arts and traditional wood carving over the time.
A photo exhibition on traditional crafts of Vietnam is also being held, featuring 60 entries of a contest on the same theme.
The opening ceremony also marked the start of culture-art activities honouring the cultural heritage of Thang Long-Hanoi at large and the Old Quarter in particular.
Of note, a ceremony to present awards to winners of an art contest on 60 years of Hoan Kiem district at the heart of Hanoi will take place on November 21.
Vice head of the management board of Hoan Kiem Lake and Old Quarter Tran Thuy Lan said event-goers must follow COVID-19 preventive measures and the Ministry of Health’s 5K message.
They can also join the activities virtually via the Facebook page ‘Pho co Ha Noi’ (Hanoi Old Quarter).
A wide range of cultural activities will take place throughout Hanoi’s Old Quarter from February 6, or the 25th day of the 12th lunar month, as part of celebrations for Tet (Lunar New Year).
A corner of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, St. Joseph’s Cathedral or old mossy walls are billed as artist Phong Hoang’s gift during social distancing days to those who fall in love with the capital city.
Hanoi announced the zoning plan for the four inner-city districts of Hoan Kiem, Ba Dinh, Dong Da, and Hai Ba Trung, which are at the heart of and historically significant to Vietnam’s capital, on March 22.
In the last days of April, many scenic landmarks and monuments are ready to prepare for the election. At these locations, banners and posters with red-yellow colors and the national flag are solemnly hung.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
The U23 competition will run from June 16 to 22, followed by the U17 event from June 23 to 28, while athletes competing in the U23 category will undergo weight and skill checks ahead of the matches starting June 18, while similar checks for U17 athletes will take place before June 23.
Vietnam continues to sit just behind continental powerhouses Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, China, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
Wood carving artworks of Ang Phao traditional craft village in Thanh Oai district are on display (Photo: VNA) 
